Green
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Green is a color. It is one of the colors of the rainbow. Green is between the yellow and blue colors in a rainbow. Green paint can be made by putting yellow paint and blue paint together.
Green light, like all light, is formed from waves. In its wave, the distance between the smallest repeating parts (the wavelength) is about 550 nanometers (one-billionth of a meter).
Most leaves of growing plants, such as trees and bushes, are green.
[change] Meaning of Green
Green is seen as the color of nature. It is a symbol of growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Dark green is also associated with money.
Green also represents stability and endurance. Sometimes green can stand for "no experience". For example, a 'greenhorn' is a novice. In heraldry, green stands for growth and hope. Green also stands for safety. It is the color for "GO" on traffic lights.
Because green is seen as the color of nature, it is often used with environment-friendly products.
A person who is said to have a green thumb is good at growing plants
Dark green is associated with ambition, greed, and jealousy. Yellow-green can indicate sickness, cowardice, discord, and jealousy. Aqua is associated with emotional healing and protection. Olive green is the traditional color of peace.
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