Mint Takeover

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Heyo Gay God Strudel here with a #takeover I will not only elaun the emotion in the color mint but how it is not a blue but both blue and green without further ado my takover...

THE EMOTION

Mint blue is a refreshing and inviting color.

Its similarity to the shade of the ocean and swimming pools means it is often associated with summer and swimming. It might also be considered feminine or innocent—clothes and toys for babies are often found in minty shades.

Mint blue is a shade of blue, a color that is said to promote feelings of tranquility. As it also contains green, which is thought to help balance emotions, mint blue can be a particularly calming hue.

HOW TO USE MINT

Mint blue can be a good choice for business logos, as blue is associated with trust and reliability. Because of its link to both water and breath mints, it also works well in any situation where you want to convey a feeling of freshness or summer fun.

In interior design, it works particularly well in bathrooms and kitchens—a splash of mint blue can give a room a retro feel, thanks to the hue’s popularity in the 1950s.

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THE HISTORY OF MINT

Mint was first used as a color name in 1920, making it a relatively new hue. It takes its name from the shade of breath mints, which are commonly colored a pale blue-green.

A blue-green shade like that of mint blue was worn by the Virgin Mary in Catholic imagery. Today the color can also be found on the gowns worn by surgeons, where it was chosen because it puts less strain on the eyes than alternatives like white. It’s also considered a soothing color that may reduce anxiety in patients—which is why you’ll also often find mint blue on hospital walls or floors.

In the 1950s, mint blue was a popular choice for clothing and also featured on classic cars like the Volkswagen Beetle and Chevrolet Bel Air.

HOW TO MAKE MINT

Mint is a soft blue-green color. The mint color is so beautiful...

How do you make mint? First, mix equal amounts of blue and yellow to get green. Then add a small amount of white paint to lighten the mixture until it reaches a pale, minty hue. You can easily adjust the color as you go—add more yellow if it looks too blue, or more blue if it looks too green.