![]() ![]() Green, along with its cooler color counterpart, blue, has been shown to calm the body, reduce respiration and lower blood pressure which is why surgeons often wear green or blue scrubs.īiophilia means “love of life” in Greek (“bio” is life and “philia” is love or love of) which is tied to positivity psychology. However, the last several years studies have emerged showing some colors have universal influence despite the argument that colors can be interpreted differently based on cultural background. Scientists argue whether color has any true and lasting impact on psychology and physical health. Because biophilia is tied to well-being, colors that capture a feeling of nature may actually play a role in enhancing our mental and physical health. While the principles of biophilic design – bringing nature such as woods, greens, water and fire sources inside or at least allowing for external natural elements to be seen from interior settings through beautiful, large windows – the choice of green paint achieves that feeling of these earth elements by creating a quietly verdant environment. And since bringing more color into the kitchen is a 2022 design trend, Evergreen Fog is subtle enough to take on cabinets while still allowing for a lighter, airier feel in a formerly all-white, sterile kitchen (and it pairs beautifully with white or black gray veined countertops or light or dark gray mosaic tile backsplashes).īiophilia and Health Interpreted Through Paint It also works in larger rooms, such as family rooms or bedrooms, as well as it does with a small powder room or in foyers. This tonal green gray color is the perfect backdrop for blending earth elements such as natural woods or going in a more modern direction pairing it with brushed or shiny gold and silver accents or traditional furniture and fabrics. Kitchen cabinets – Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams.Dining Room – Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams. ![]() Entry – Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams.Powder Room – Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams.Living Room – Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams.Courtney Madden Design using Evergreen Fog,.“Evergreen Fog is the perfect color for representing a year of rebirth and re-emergence ahead in 2022,” said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin Williams. The “fog” is reminiscent of the uncertainty of the recent pandemic but with a hopeful modifier of “evergreen” to define our ability to continue to thrive despite life’s challenges. ![]() The name evokes a calm yet energized feeling of nature’s greens but with a touch of gray that represents a wiser, steadier outlook on life. One green from the master authority on paint for 155 years, Sherwin Williams, stands out: 2022 Color of the Year Evergreen Fog. ![]()
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