Green Paint Colors Our Editors Love

Whether you love seafoam, sage, olive or hunter, any of these gorgeous shades of green will have visitors saying, "Wow! What color is that?" Read on for all the inspiring paints the HGTV Magazine editors love, plus get tips from designers and homeowners on how to use these versatile colors in your home.

“The homeowners were inspired by a restaurant they visited in London and wanted their kitchen to have the same dramatic feel," says decorator Jennifer DeCleene. "This dark green makes a great backdrop for colorful artwork.” (Hidden Forest by Behr)

“My clients really like green. This blade-of-grass shade punches up the neutral sofa. And because it’s saturated and fresh, it makes a statement without weighing down the dimly lit room," says designer Isabella Patrick. "That sunny ottoman plays well with the green and ties in with the gallery wall.” (Martha's Vineyard, Benjamin Moore)

Designer and homeowner Ashley Menger chose this perky green color scheme when she and her husband (and fellow designer at Hatch Works) built their new home in Austin. The handprinted wallpaper has a tropical feel, and the cabinets and island were painted to match. “I was tired of black-and-white kitchens,” she says. (Arugula, Sherwin-Williams)