Best Light Green Paints Colors For A Fresh Feel
After a few years of uncalm times, green paint colors can make you feel more relaxed and natural. In the past couple of years, neutral green paints have made a comeback and we don’t see them going somewhere anytime soon. Keep reading to find the right green paint color for you.
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Psychology Today states that “seeing green has been linked to enhanced creativity.” We know we feel more creative when surrounding by nature and more natural colors.
Lighter green paint colors can add warmth while staying neutral, making them one of our favorites. In 2022, even most of the big paint companies would agree. Each of them named a green paint as their color of the year.
Will green paint colors work in my home?
The biggest factor you want to consider with any paint color is to consider your lighting. Have you ever been in the paint store and fallen in love with the small sample only to bring it home and realize you hate the color?
That is because the lighting in your home is different from that in the store. If your lights give off a more yellow haze (think Edison bulbs) then certain greens may appear more yellowish-green than you thought.
And vice versa certain cooler grays may end up being too harsh or gray. Saturation of color may also not work if say your room doesn’t receive enough natural light.
SW Liveable Green
8 years ago, we chose SW Liveable Green and we have no intention of repainting anytime soon. This lighter green paint from Sherwin Williams in our living areas was a perfect way to have a calming color that works with changing home decor tastes.
While we do love gray paint, I am sure there will be a time when gray wall paint becomes a little dated. Nowadays, people are searching for a little more color in their lives.
SW Evergreen Fog
Is Evergreen Fog a warm or a cool color?
Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) is a cool gray-green color that can work well in different spaces. Just like SW Liveable Green, you can mix and match different earthy tones to create a relaxing and modern home design.
Note: An easy way to get larger paint samples is to use Samplize to see the real colors. Samplize is a company that sells large peel-and-stick paint samples from paint companies like Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore.
What paint swatch is Evergreen Fog on?
The other colors listed with Evergreen Fog are:
- Conservative Gray SW 6183
- Austere Gray SW 6184
- Escape Gray SW6185
- Dried Thyme SW 6186
- Rosemary SW 6187
- Shade-Grown SW 6188 (a paint color contender when we repainted our kitchen cabinets)
Complementary Colors To Evergreen Fog
- Bakelite Gold
- Urbane Bronze (2021 SW Color Of The Year)
- Ethereal White SW 6182
- Uber Umber
- SW Sommelier
- SW Indigo Batik: Check out our navy and gray bedroom using this color!
On Bathroom Cabinets
If you have natural wood tones or like the boho look in your light fixtures, then a green paint color may be one to try. You can see how this recommended paint palette can pull from different natural tones.
Our friend, Sarah at Rustic Rocky Canyon recently painted her bathroom vanity with Evergreen Fog. She was surprised that it was lighter than she thought. In addition, we absolutely how it looks with the natural wood-framed mirror.
On Kitchen Cabinets
These light green cabinets by Painted By Kayla Payne, are so warm and inviting. Pairing the painted cabinetry with gold hardware gives a modern feel that will last for years to come.
Other Popular Light Green Paint Colors Sherwin Williams
In addition to Evergreen Fog here are a few other lighter green paint colors from Sherwin Williams to consider for your next painting project.
Light Green Paints From BM, Behr and More
Green paint colors continue to be on trend no matter what your style is. There are so many different versions out there that I am sure most people can find one to work with their home decor.
Benjamin Moore’s October Mist
This moody green-gray color is a soft sage color that is a little more saturated in color than Sherwin William’s Evergreen Fog. This green color would be perfect for cabinetry or even built-ins in your home office.
Behr’s Breezeway
Just another silvery gray color that can be used on walls or cabinetry to bring a more modern feel to a room. Behr describes this color as bringing tranquility with his sea glass hue.
Looking to change up your front door color, this light, and airy color may do the trick. This color tends to have a little more of a mint feel and may be comparable to Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt.
Behr’s Nature’s Gift
A similar Behr color to consider would be Nature’s Gift, which pairs well with clean white painted trim and natural wood.
Farrow and Ball’s Breakfast Room Green
This color gives us a Mad Men midcentury modern feel. You don’t have to use it to only paint your breakfast room.
If you are looking for a new and modern paint color you may want to check out different light to medium green paints. Your walls or cabinets will thank you! I am not always the hippest person but feel that I have been spot-on with my love for green paint recently. If only I could say the big paint companies read my blog and inspired them!
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Picking a paint color for your home can be hard, but it is one of the best ways to make your home feel more modern. We hope you find the best green paint colors for your home.