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Mandala colour meanings

Colour in mandala art is never arbitrary. Pick a colour to see what it symbolises, which chakra it is linked to, where it works best — and pieces painted in it.

Blue & teal

Meaning
Calm, clarity and communication. Blue brings the expansive peace of sky and water and helps thoughts settle.
Chakra
Throat chakra (Vishuddha)
Best rooms
Bedroom, meditation corner, home office

Pieces in these colours

Red, coral & orange

Meaning
Vitality, passion and courage. Warm reds energise rather than calm, sparking momentum and confidence.
Chakra
Root & sacral chakras (Muladhara, Svadhisthana)
Best rooms
Creative studio, home office, dining room

Pieces in these colours

Green

Meaning
Compassion, healing and growth. Green brings emotional warmth and a restorative, natural energy.
Chakra
Heart chakra (Anahata)
Best rooms
Bedroom, family room, entrance

Pieces in these colours

Purple & pink

Meaning
Intuition, spiritual connection and higher wisdom; pinks add tenderness and self-love.
Chakra
Crown chakra (Sahasrara)
Best rooms
Meditation room, reading nook, creative studio

Pieces in these colours

Gold & earth tones

Meaning
Stability, grounding and abundance. Terracotta, ochre and gold create a welcoming, anchored feeling.
Chakra
Root & solar plexus chakras (Muladhara, Manipura)
Best rooms
Living room, entrance, dining room

Pieces in these colours

Rainbow & multi-colour

Meaning
Unity in diversity — all the frequencies of life coming together. Joyful, celebratory and dynamic.
Chakra
All seven chakras in balance
Best rooms
Living room, kitchen, children's room

Pieces in these colours

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