Why do my white walls look green?

It has a yellow undertone so if you have windows on the wrong side AND lots of green trees on top of it, sadly it will turn highlighter green, as it did in my house :( Anything with a higher number of yellow will.
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Why is my white paint turning green?

MILDEW. Mildew is probably the most common cause of house paint discoloration (Figure 1). Mildew is a form of stain fungi or microscopic plant life. The most common species are black, but some are red, green, or other colors.
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Why does simply white look green?

1. Very rarely is a paint purely one color. As with almost all paint colors there will be an undertone (hint of another color coming through). For 'Simply White' the undertone is yellow and at times a tiny bit green.
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How do you neutralize green undertones?

If you're trying to neutralize or tone out a shade, use the one directly opposite on the color wheel! In this case, pink and red tones will tone green. Pink Toning Conditioner is a red-leaning pink designed to take care of green and even teal tints!
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What color of white has a green undertone?

Intense White OC-51

It also has a slight undertone of green, which allows it to feel warmer without it being a yellow-gray. This makes for a great choice for a wall colour that has just a hint of depth to it, and feels warmer than a pure gray.
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How do you tone down green walls?

1. White. As the ultimate in light neutral colors, white can neutralize the look of almost any color, including different shades of green. The white-painted bottom portion of the green wall pictured above helps to dilute some of the overpowering colors of the jeweled tone green upper portion of the wall.
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Why does gray look green?

Gray has three undertones. It's either blue, green or violet. And this is why your gray wall might look blue, green or purple, because you missed the undertone before you painted the walls.
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What colors make green look less green?

Mixing complementary colors will make each color less vibrant. So when you mix a small amount of red into your vivid green, the green will be less green than it was. Just like the many shades of blue and yellow, there are many shades of red.
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Why do my highlights look green?

That green you're seeing is actually just an oxidized mineral buildup. "Copper, magnesium, and chlorine bind to the proteins on the surface of the hair shaft," says Ionato. But don't reach for a purifying shampoo—not only will it not remove the grassy tinge, it might actually strip hair dye.
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Does simply white paint look green?

Simply White's undertones make it a highly versatile and fantastic paint colour. Some swear that it also has a slight hint of grey or green tint, especially in areas that don't receive much light or where there are shadows, like in the corners of a room.
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Which is more yellow white dove or simply white?

Even though Simply White has less beige undertones than White Dove, it still works well for walls, and especially baseboards and trim. Simply White is a brighter white than White Dove and if you're really going for that bright white look, I'd go with Simply White over White Dove.
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What undertone does Simply white have?

Simply White has strong yellow undertones that disappear in a bright, naturally-lit space but peek through as the light is darker.
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Can white paint change Colour?

To change paint colors, you will need:

craft colorants (acrylic for latex/acrylic paints, and oil-based for alkyd paints) white paint (in the same sheen as the starting paint)
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What causes wall discoloration?

Examples include particles from tobacco smoke, candle smoke, wood-burning smoke; from dust, such as drywall dust from construction, normal house dust, and dust from household projects such as sanding, grinding, and finishing; and air-borne particles such as pollution, organic material, automotive exhaust, and road dust ...
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How do you fix discolored walls?

Tip 1: Remove Stains on Walls with Soap and Water
  1. Mix a few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Dip your microfiber cloth into the solution. ...
  3. Rub the stain with the damp cloth until you can't see the stain anymore.
  4. Wait until the wall dries to be certain the stain is gone.
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Does cloud white look green?

Cloud White doesn't look green and generally only picks it up when it's being reflected from the outside (grass/trees – which is what any white will do).
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How do you make green paint lighter?

Mixing Different Shades of Green. Add more yellow if you want a lighter, brighter green. Start with one part yellow and one part blue and mix the two colors together with a pallet knife. Once you have your green, add one extra part yellow and mix again.
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What grey paint has green undertones?

Undoubtedly THE BEST gray with a green undertone is Revere Pewter, a warm, muddy gray with an earthy green undertone.
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Why is agreeable gray green?

Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) is an IMMENSELY popular Sherwin-Williams greige paint color (Sample Here). It is an iconic warm gray with barely-there green undertones. This is one of the most written-about colors in North America.
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Can you paint over a green wall?

EasyCare Ultra Premium Primer/Sealer in Block-Out White did the trick. It hid the green color in two coats. You apply it just as you would paint. I used a paint tray and roller.
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How do you make pure white color?

In fact, no combination of other colors will make white paint. That's because any paint color you try to work with will absorb at least one particular wavelength. Many people incorrectly assume that mixing every color of the rainbow together (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) will produce white.
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How do you make white paint whiter?

Adding extra white pigment to white paint actually DOES make it whiter! It's perfectly acceptable to add more white tint to white undercoat or primer for example to get better coverage. A bright glossy white finish naturally looks 'whiter' than a matt finish, shiny surfaces reflect light, duller surfaces absorb light.
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How do you paint dull white?

Color Theory

You mix black with an original color to make a shade -- in the case of off-white, a duller white with a hint of gray. To get a tone, mix any color but black or white with an original color.
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