To the Chinese,green represent harmony ,and it is also the colour of the tropic,found in the vibrant green of rice paddie and glossy palm frond.Rich deep yellow is another vivid shade seen all over India and the Far East.Marigold bloom are laid as offering in indian temple,while wandering saddhus or holy men are clad in saffron robes.In Thailand novice Buddhist monks wear robes of a similar shade.Rich saffron or gold create a bold backdrop for a room and bring a meditative,temple like calm.