Who doesn’t love a vivid, dazzling emerald? This gorgeous gemstone is renowned for its rich and beautiful colour: emerald green. If this colour captivates you, there are many gorgeous things you can wear and display in your home to create the perfect emerald green aesthetic.
People’s interpretation of emerald green’s exact colour varies. Technically, this specific shade of green is slightly closer to blue than to yellow. But you’ll find things identified as emerald green that range from a bright, slightly more yellow-hued kelly green to a deeper, darker colour that’s closer to a teal-like forest green. Somewhere within this spectrum is the delightful colour that everyone recognizes and identifies as emerald green.
Green Scenes We Know and Love
Green is the colour of life, a vibrant hue associated with health and growth. Think of springtime’s perfect green shoots popping out of the ground. Green buds are the first visible signs of life on trees and plants. Evergreen is what we call trees that remain green and fresh year round.
Green is a cool colour (like blue and purple), but I believe it’s energizing because while it calms it also revitalizes. It’s the epitome of lushness and optimal health.
Without green plants, we wouldn’t survive on this planet. Green foliage in the jungle provides a substantial proportion of the world’s oxygen. Rainforests are mesmerizing green hotbeds of life.
What other green scenes have an emerald green aesthetic? Consider St. Patrick’s Day and its fun festivities, and Ireland’s lush green landscape. After three winter holidays filled with red (Christmas, Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day), St. Patrick’s Day provides a refreshing shift to the opposite end of the colour spectrum – just in time for spring!
Green is the colour of the heart chakra: the energy center situated at our hearts. As the hearts pumps oxygen that keeps us alive and is considered the wellspring of life, life-giving green suits this chakra perfectly. Many people envision, wear, or surround themselves with green to foster love.
Harry Potter fans know green as Slytherin’s colour. It conjures images of green robes, serpents, potions, and commanding common room draperies. A magically dramatic scene!
Perhaps the most iconic emerald green aesthetic is found in another famous story: the Wizard of Oz’s Emerald City.
If you’ve seen Oz the Great and Powerful, you glimpsed an intimate view of the Emerald City’s green splendidness in the chambers of Evanora, Wicked Witch of the East with an enchanting green ambience.
Things to Wear and Things to Have with a Brilliant Emerald Green Aesthetic
Wear emerald green! Display emerald green! This colour has recently burgeoned in popularity but it has always been one of my personal favourites. It is a beautiful, positive colour that encapsulates optimism and fresh beginnings. You’ll find it in everything from dresses to ottomans. If you want some fantastic things you won’t find just anywhere, look no further than this list of stylish and eclectic finds that perfectly embody a delightful emerald green aesthetic.
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, don a playful crocheted shamrock scarf necklace from this creative Turkey-based shop. Drape this happy shamrock strand over your shoulders for a cheerful look, or hang it from a mantel or doorframe for a festive nod to spring.
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If you’ve seen the movie Atonement, you know of the amazing green dress Keira Knightly wears in a most memorable scene. This talented and conscientious designer in Ukraine has created a beautiful rendition of the emerald green Atonement dress for any of us to feel luxurious in, too. Not only that, but there are many variations/customizations available as well, in addition to switching the fabric to any colour of your choice. You will certainly stand out with this goddess-like handmade dress. Its comfortable, elegant style is figure-flattering and fit for an emerald empress.
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Emerald green is a classic colour that’s shown up over the decades. Check out an array of emerald green vintage pieces in various styles and eras. Whether casual or dramatic, long-sleeved or short, you’ll find plenty of fun vintage options!
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Give your feet some love with these dark emerald green velvet socks from Serbia. Wear them under tall boots, or sport them with chunky heels for a playful school uniform look. Or, wear them around the house for luxurious comfort!
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These emerald green shawls from Spain are graceful wardrobe staples for any occasion warranting a hint of glam. Whether you wear a black suit, a white blouse, or a gold sweater, fashion any one of these elegant scarves around your neck or shoulders for a glamorous pop of colour.
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Love shoes? Ruby red (heeled) slippers have stepped aside for the more demure but no less dashing velvet emerald green shoes. With over a dozen different styles with varying heel heights and ankle strap options, you’ll be sure to find the perfect custom-made fit to dress up any office-wear, night out, or just because!
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If you like to display artwork in your home, this emerald forest art print is a beautiful piece to complement an emerald green aesthetic. This original picture by the seller comes in 5”x7” or 8”x10” sizes. Emerald green pairs beautifully with gold, so this print with gold trees and moon and an emerald-coloured, almost geode-like backdrop would perfectly fit into green and gold decor.
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Throw pillows and interchangeable pillow covers are easy and abundant home decor! This emerald green velvet throw pillow cover comes in multiple sizes for whichever size throw pillow you already have. If you need a pillow to put it on, these two square throw pillow inserts also come in multiple sizes.
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Lighting is everything. So when you opt for the pleasant ambience of lamps in your home, finding good light fixtures and lamps that also look attractive is a win-win. This green painted touch table lamp from the UK has an elegant, sloping shape with alternating shades of emerald green and lime cascading down its length. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind-piece that would easily be a focal point in any space. If you live outside of the UK, you’ll also need a dimmable E14 Edison lightbulb and a voltage converter/plug adapter.
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Fun fact: did you know that the ottoman was originally also used as a seat (not solely a footstool)? It was a common form of seating during the Ottoman Empire and made its way into Western culture a couple hundred years ago. So you can use this stain/moisture-resistant dark emerald green round pouf ottoman not only as a comfy spot for your feet while lounging in a chair, but also as an easy low seat – perhaps for meditation. Or, use it as a cute side table for magazines or a snack tray.
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An even comfier piece for lounging is this emerald green velvet knot floor cushion from Israel. Use it as a footrest, or cozy up on top of it for a soft seat or rest against it as a pillow. These knot floor cushions also come in other sizes and a wide variety of beautiful colours.
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This vivid emerald green Moroccan mosaic table from Morocco is a beautiful table that could serve many functions, indoors or out. Its geometric design of fitted terracotta tiles in alternating green shades shows excellent craftsmanship and care.
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Another stunning table is this green geode/crystal epoxy table from Cyprus. It’s a table but is really an extraordinary piece of art. Partial transparency gives it a magical emerald glow, with gold flecks radiating from the center. A statement piece, it will command rapt attention in whichever room it’s placed!
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Dress up your bedroom with this emerald green Hollywood regency striped dresser. The handsome green and white stripes spanning its length provide a cheerful alternative to ordinary solid-painted dressers.
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Glam up your living room with this made-to-order pair of Channel Chairs in emerald green and black and white ikat dot design. The seller takes antiques and refurbishes them into stylish, iconic pieces, and these chairs are no exception! The backs are a glorious solid emerald green while the fronts are white with black ikat dots. This lavish design would bring a playful, positive vibe to any space.
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For a more subdued but no less stylish look, opt for this deco-inspired dark emerald green velvet tufted armchair. The pleated tufted channels scallop gracefully down the back edge of the chair with a casually regal elegance.
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And finally, maximize your emerald green aesthetic with this fancy handmade midcentury velvet emerald green sofa. It’s a handsome, one-of-a-kind statement piece that will look stunning anywhere in your home. For emerald green lovers, here is your sofa of a lifetime!
Which Colours Pair with Emerald Green?
In design, every colour needs a partner – even if that partner is the quieter, less visual one. Here are a few options for emerald green colour combinations:
Gold pairs beautifully with a dazzling emerald green. The two combined evoke a feel of decadence and regality. You’ll find this to be a common pairing, and for good reason.
Sage green is another beautiful partner. While emerald is bold and brilliant, sage is mild and calming. The two fit together like bread and butter to create a pretty, feminine elegance.
Emerald green and black can evoke a more serious and dramatic flair. These colours work especially well to create darker moodier spaces. You’ll see this duo more in evening wear.
For a truly fun and classic combination, match emerald green with pink. The contrasting colours actually complement each other nicely! It’s a lighthearted and preppy look that’s fun in both fashion and decor.
And, of course, pair emerald green with white for a calm and classy elegance. Just as black nurtures a dark and sophisticated style, white brightens up a space and creates more light – giving emerald green a brighter pop.
You Can Be the Green Queen
Certain colours can be hard to find in mass-marketed goods. While some colours (primary colours and pure green, orange and purple) are easier to find, other more specific hues (such as emerald green) aren’t necessarily readily available in common goods. That is why I curated this list, so that you can find the less common gems. Etsy craftsmen/craftswomen create some of the most fantastic things that you just don’t see anywhere. If you don’t see something on this list, check out the many other emerald green things there are! It’s easier than it may seem to indulge in the perfect emerald green aesthetic.