Colors and the Five Elements

Color is one of the most powerful tools in Feng Shui. Each color corresponds to one of the Five Elements.

Element-Color Associations

| Element | Colors | Qualities |

|---------|--------|-----------|

| Wood | Green, Teal | Growth, vitality, new beginnings |

| Fire | Red, Orange, Pink, Purple | Passion, energy, recognition |

| Earth | Yellow, Beige, Brown | Stability, nourishment, grounding |

| Metal | White, Gray, Silver, Gold | Clarity, precision, efficiency |

| Water | Black, Navy, Dark Blue | Wisdom, depth, career |

Using Colors Strategically

Colors can be used to:

• Enhance an element in its native sector
• Support an element through the generating cycle
• Control an excess element through the controlling cycle

Balance is Key

Too much of any color creates imbalance:

• Excess red: Anxiety, aggression
• Excess black: Depression, heaviness
• Excess white: Coldness, sterility