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Green is a color in the visible spectrum, typically associated with wavelengths of about 495 to 570 nanometers. It is perceived when the eye’s middle-wavelength cone cells are stimulated. In color systems, green is handled differently: on electronic displays it is produced through additive light mixing (one of the three primary colors in RGB); in printing and painting it is created by subtractive methods, commonly via cyan and yellow inks or pigments.

In nature, green is widespread due to chlorophyll, the pigment that enables photosynthesis in plants and algae.

Culturally, green carries varied meanings. It commonly connotes growth, fertility, safety, and permission, as in the

Shades of green convey different effects in design and symbolism, ranging from vibrant lime to muted olive.

Some people have color vision deficiencies that affect the perception of green (for example, deuteranomaly), illustrating

The
abundance
of
green
in
vegetation
makes
it
a
symbol
of
life,
renewal,
and
ecological
health.
green
traffic
signal.
In
modern
discourse
it
is
closely
associated
with
environmentalism
and
conservation
efforts,
giving
rise
to
terms
like
green
politics
and
green
technology.
The
name
is
used
for
products,
organizations,
and
places
to
evoke
freshness,
balance,
or
nature.
In
science
and
industry,
phrases
such
as
green
chemistry
and
sustainable
design
describe
practices
intended
to
reduce
environmental
impact.
how
color
interpretation
can
vary
across
individuals.