Pine green
A deep green inspired by the leaves of pine trees and coniferous forests
Pine green is a dark, rich shade of cyan-green that takes its name from the colour of pine tree leaves. It became known as pine tree in English in 1923 and is now an official Crayola crayon colour, while the marker version is called crocodile green.
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- Pine green matches the colour of pine tree leaves.
- First called pine tree in English in 1923.
- It is an official Crayola crayon colour.
- Known as crocodile green in Crayola markers.
What colour is Pine green?
Pine green is a dark, strong green with a hint of cyan, closely matching the colour of pine tree leaves in a coniferous forest. It stands out from other greens by its depth and the bluish undertone, which makes it richer than most standard greens. This shade is often used when a natural, forest-like green is needed, and its name directly links it to the look of pine needles.
Where does Pine green come from?
The name pine green comes from the appearance of pine tree leaves, which are a common sight in coniferous forests. The colour was first called pine tree in English in 1923. Over time, the name shifted to pine green, reflecting its use as a standard shade. In Crayola products, it is known as pine green in crayons and crocodile green in markers.
Where Pine green is used
Pine green is used as a standard colour in Crayola crayons, making it familiar to many children and artists. In the Crayola marker range, the same shade is called crocodile green. Its deep, natural tone makes it a popular choice for drawing trees, forests, and other natural scenes where a realistic green is needed.
Green around the world
What the green family means from country to country.
A green kerchief is the sign of the campaign for legal abortion. Huge crowds wore it in 2018, and the movement was called the green wave.
Politics and protestHopeSource: Green scarfGreen and gold have been the official national colours since 1984 and are worn by national sports teams. They echo the leaves and flowers of the golden wattle.
Festival and celebrationPrideSource: National colours of AustraliaA Test cricketer is given a dark green cap, the baggy green, on first playing for Australia. Many players wear the same faded cap for a whole career.
Festival and celebrationPrideSource: Baggy greenThe green field of the flag stands for the land and its rice fields. Many people also read it as the youth and vigour of the country.
Nature and renewalPolitics and protestHopeSource: Flag of BangladeshThe flag is white, green and red. The green band, which took the place of the blue in the Russian flag, is read as the country's forests and farmland.
Politics and protestNature and renewalSource: Flag of BulgariaThe green field of the flag is commonly said to stand for the forests. It was first the colour of the House of Braganza, the family of the first emperor.
Politics and protestNature and renewalPrideSource: Flag of BrazilShades and relatives of Pine green
Pine green is sometimes confused with other dark greens, but its cyan undertone sets it apart. The shade called crocodile green in Crayola markers is the same as pine green in their crayons. The original name for this colour was pine tree.
Colours that go with Pine green
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Questions people ask about Pine green
What colour is pine green?
Pine green is a dark, rich green with a slight cyan tint, resembling the leaves of pine trees in a coniferous forest.
Where does the name pine green come from?
The name comes from the average colour of the leaves of pine trees, and it was first called pine tree in English in 1923.
Is pine green used in art supplies?
Yes, pine green is an official Crayola crayon colour, and the same shade is called crocodile green in Crayola markers.
Are pine green and crocodile green the same?
In Crayola products, pine green in crayons and crocodile green in markers are the same shade.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Shades of green" (the section "Pine green"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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