Color is one of the easiest ways to shift the energy in your space with feng shui.

Each color is an expression of one of the Five Feng Shui Elements:

Fire Earth Metal Water Wood

The elements are used in specific areas according to the feng shui energy map of your space, or Bagua.

This Feng Shui Color Guide will help you choose the best colors to create a harmonious feng shui home. Choose the feng shui colors according to the energy you need and bring them into your space with the wall color, art, photography, or various decor items.

Fire: Colors for Passion and High Energy

A balanced Feng Shui Fire Element in your space will bring a supporting energy in all your career efforts and will help you achieve recognition.

  • Fire is the Feng Shui Element of South
  • Fire energy is also recommended in the Northeast and Southwest feng shui areas of your space
  • Feng Shui Fire Element Colors are
    o Red
    o Orange
    o Purple
    o Pink
    o Strong Yellow




Earth: Colors for Nourishment and Stability

A strong and harmonious Feng Shui Earth Element in your home will help create stability, nourishment and protection for all your relationships.

  • Earth is the Feng Shui Element of Northeast and Southwest.
  • It is also the element of Center of your home.
  • Feng Shui Earth Element Colors are:
    o Light Yellow
    o Beige and various Earthy/Sand Colors



Metal: Colors for Clarity and Precision Feng Shui Metal Element brings the qualities of sharpness, precision, clarity and efficiency; its balanced presence will help you live with clarity and lightness.

  • Metal is the Feng Shui Element of West and Northwest.
  • Metal element is also good to use in the North area of your home or office.
  • Feng Shui Metal Element Colors are:
    o Gray
    o White



Water: Serenity and Abundance

A harmonious Feng Shui Water Element will bring a refreshing energy of calm, ease, purity and freshness. Water is also the ancient symbol of abundance, thus a potent feng shui cure. (Read about use of fountains and use of mirrors as water feng shui cures.)

  • Water is the Feng Shui element of North.
  • Water element is also good to use in the East and Southeast areas of your space.
  • Feng Shui Water Element Colors are:
    o Blue
    o Black



Fire: Colors for Health and Vitality

Lush and healing, the Feng Shui Wood Element will bring the energy of health, vitality and growth. It is also an expression of abundance, thus an ancient feng shui cure for wealth and prosperity.

  • Wood is the Feng Shui Element of the East and Southeast areas of your space.
  • Wood element is also good to use in the South.
  • Feng Shui Wood Element Colors are:
    o Brown
    o Green


So here you have it, the basic Feng Shui Color Guide to help you create a happy and healthy home. Color is like music, nourishing and uplifting, and the more colors you harmoniously absorb throughout the day, the higher your sense of well-being is.

Do not be afraid to bring vibrant colors into your space as color is light, and light is our number one nutrient.