How many……….
………shades of green are there exactly? I’ve Googled and Grok’d this before. They say over 350 shades exist! Green has the most shades of any color! You can look around in my neck of the woods, and you would have to agree!
Pepe Frog and Pepe-yette would agree that green is the best color of all!
I can attest to the fact that if you’re stressed, just go outside and take it all in-you WILL feel better!
I asked Grok about it. This was Grok’s reply to my question ‘Does the color green offer relaxation properties?’
The color green is often associated with relaxation and calming effects. This stems from both psychological and physiological factors. Green is linked to nature—think forests, lime, or emerald hues—which can evoke a sense of tranquility and balance. Studies in color psychology suggest green reduces stress and promotes calmness because it’s easy on the eyes, requiring less retinal adjustment than brighter colors like red or yellow. For example, research has shown that exposure to green environments, or even green light, can lower heart rate and blood pressure in some settings.
Sounds like some great reasons to get out in it!
So then I asked Grok this: What about looking at pictures of green forest settings-do they offer the same relaxation properties?
The response was encouraging……Grok responded:
Yes, looking at pictures of green forest settings can offer similar relaxation properties to the color green itself, often with amplified effects due to the natural imagery. Research in environmental psychology and biophilia shows that images of nature, especially lush green forests, can reduce stress, lower heart rate, and promote mental restoration. A 2020 study in Frontiers in Psychology found that viewing forest images for just 20 minutes decreased cortisol levels and improved mood compared to urban scenes. The green hues in these images, combined with natural patterns like trees and foliage, engage the parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body.
The effect ties to the color green’s soothing wavelength (500-570 nm) and our evolutionary connection to nature, signaling safety and resource abundance. A 2017 study from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam showed that even brief exposure to forest imagery reduced anxiety and improved attention compared to non-natural visuals. However, the relaxation can depend on the image quality, context (e.g., a serene forest vs. a dark, dense one), and personal associations—someone with a fear of wilderness might feel uneasy.
While not as potent as being in a real forest, pictures still provide measurable benefits, especially for urban dwellers with limited nature access.
Sounds like some good reasons to view forest pictures if you can’t get to the real thing!
For a final picture, I’ve chosen shades of green in a sunset. Beautiful!
That’s gonna be it for this Friday Eve! Take care as always and enjoy the rest of your day wherever you are! 🙏🌎🙏
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NKJV Psalm 23:1-4
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
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