Lastly, Hutter says that in her experience, cool-toned green paint (such as mint green) was a mistake. While she was hoping for a bright and energizing finish, in reality, it felt cold and uninviting.

Green has been a staple for years, but what is it about this particularly soothing hue that has designers all abuzz in 2025?

Think warm pastels to enhance the green's cool tones. For vivid shades of emerald that will beautifully accent warm pale earth tones like gold and yellow, try Green Meadows or Absolute Green from ...