Chakra colours are the seven colours traditionally linked to the body's main energy centres, running from red at the base of the spine to violet at the crown. If you have ever wondered why the root chakra is red, what the green heart chakra represents, or which colour belongs to each chakra, this guide walks through all seven — colour by colour. At Colour Energy, colour sits at the heart of everything we make, and it has long been used as a gentle way to shape mood, atmosphere and intention. Below you will find what each chakra colour has traditionally meant, how the colours relate to one another, and simple, everyday ways to bring them into your own wellness practice.
What Are the Chakras?
In yogic and Eastern wellness traditions, the chakras are seven main energy centres positioned along the spine, from its base to the crown of the head. The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and is often translated as “wheel” or “disc,” describing centres of energy that are each associated with particular qualities, emotions and themes of life.
It is worth being clear from the start: the chakra system is a spiritual and symbolic framework rather than a scientifically established part of human anatomy. Many people find it a meaningful way to reflect on different areas of life — from feeling grounded to expressing themselves clearly — and colour is one of the most approachable doorways into it.
What Do the Chakra Colours Mean?
Each of the seven main chakras is traditionally associated with a single colour, following the order of the rainbow. Moving from the base of the spine upward, the chakra colours and their common associations are:
- Red — root chakra: grounding, stability and security
- Orange — sacral chakra: creativity, emotion and pleasure
- Yellow — solar plexus chakra: confidence, will and personal power
- Green — heart chakra: love, compassion and balance
- Blue — throat chakra: communication and honest expression
- Indigo — third eye chakra: intuition and inner insight
- Violet — crown chakra: spirituality and awareness
These associations come from long-standing spiritual traditions rather than medical science, but they offer a beautifully simple map: warmer colours near the base relate to the physical and practical side of life, while cooler colours toward the crown relate to communication, insight and the spiritual. Let's look at each one more closely.
The Seven Chakra Colours and Their Meanings
Root Chakra — Red
Sanskrit name: Muladhara · Located at the base of the spine
Within chakra traditions, red is associated with grounding, stability, security and physical vitality. As the first chakra, it is often connected with feeling safe, present and rooted in everyday life. Red is a bold, vivid colour, which is why it is frequently chosen when someone wants to feel more steady and connected to the here and now.
Bring red into your routine with the Chakra Spa Kit — Red or a few drops of Colour Bath® — Red in a warm bath. You can also explore our Red Energy Blend, or read more about working with the root chakra.
Sacral Chakra — Orange
Sanskrit name: Svadhisthana · Located in the lower abdomen
Orange is traditionally linked with creativity, emotion, pleasure and a sense of playful flow. The sacral chakra is often associated with how freely we feel, create and connect with others. Warm and uplifting, orange is a colour many people are drawn to when they want to invite a little more spontaneity and warmth into their day.
To work with orange, explore the Chakra Spa Kit — Orange or Colour Bath® — Orange. Our guide to the sacral chakra offers more ideas.
Solar Plexus Chakra — Yellow
Sanskrit name: Manipura · Located in the upper abdomen
Bright and warming, yellow is associated with confidence, personal power, willpower and clarity of thought. The solar plexus chakra is traditionally connected with self-esteem and the sense of stepping forward with purpose. Many people reach for yellow when they want to feel more optimistic, focused and self-assured.
Invite yellow in with the Chakra Spa Kit — Yellow, the Yellow Energy Blend, or a soak with Colour Bath® — Yellow.
Heart Chakra — Green
Sanskrit name: Anahata · Located at the centre of the chest
Green sits at the centre of the colour spectrum and, fittingly, the heart chakra sits at the centre of the seven. It is traditionally associated with love, compassion, balance and a sense of harmony and growth. Calming and refreshing, green is often chosen as a reminder to soften, connect and return to a feeling of centredness.
Discover the Chakra Spa Kit — Green, the Green Energy Blend, or Colour Bath® — Green to bring this colour into a quiet moment.
Throat Chakra — Blue
Sanskrit name: Vishuddha · Located at the throat
Cool and calming, blue is associated with communication, honest expression and the ability to listen as well as speak. The throat chakra is traditionally linked with finding your voice and expressing your truth with ease. Blue is a natural choice when you want to feel more calm, clear and articulate.
Work with blue through the Chakra Spa Kit — Blue or Blue Energy Blend, and explore our throat chakra guide for more.
Third Eye Chakra — Indigo
Sanskrit name: Ajna · Located between the eyebrows
Deep and contemplative, indigo is associated with intuition, insight, imagination and perspective. The third eye chakra — sometimes called the brow chakra — is traditionally connected with inner wisdom and seeing the bigger picture. Indigo is often chosen for moments of reflection, journalling or quiet meditation.
Explore the Chakra Spa Kit — Indigo, the Indigo Energy Blend, or read our brow chakra guide.
Crown Chakra — Violet
Sanskrit name: Sahasrara · Located at the top of the head
Violet, the final colour of the rainbow, is associated with spirituality, awareness, inspiration and a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves. As the seventh chakra, the crown is traditionally linked with stillness, meaning and quiet contemplation. Violet is a gentle companion for meditation and moments of calm.
Bring violet into your practice with the Chakra Spa Kit — Violet, the Violet Energy Blend, or Colour Bath® — Violet. Our crown chakra guide explores it further.
Beyond the Seven: Turquoise, Pink and White
While the classic system centres on seven colours, the Colour Energy palette also includes a few additional shades that many people find meaningful. Turquoise is often associated with calm communication and heartfelt expression, sitting gently between the heart and throat. Pink is traditionally connected with tenderness, unconditional love and self-compassion. White light is associated with clarity, purity and a sense of fresh, open space.
If you feel drawn to these, you might enjoy exploring our Pink collection, the White Light collection, or the Turquoise Energy Blend. There is no single “correct” colour — part of the pleasure is noticing which ones you naturally gravitate toward.
How Do You Work With Chakra Colours?
You do not need any special training to begin working with colour. Most people simply choose a colour that reflects how they would like to feel, then find small ways to bring more of it into their day. A few gentle approaches include:
- Colour bathing. Adding a colour-infused blend such as Colour Bath® to your bath is a simple, sensory way to surround yourself with a single colour.
- Aromatherapy and mists. A scented spray or roll-on can pair a colour association with a botanical aroma, making it easy to weave into a daily ritual.
- Meditation and intention. Picturing a colour, or holding an object in that colour, can serve as a focal point during meditation or quiet reflection.
- Everyday surroundings. Wearing a colour, or bringing it into your home through flowers, fabrics or candlelight, keeps its qualities gently in view.
If you would like help choosing, our guide on how to choose the right colour for you is a lovely place to start, and the ready-made Chakra Spa Kits pair each colour with a small self-care ritual.
Do Chakra Colours Really Work?
This is a fair and common question, and it deserves an honest answer. The chakra system and its colour associations come from spiritual and wellness traditions that are thousands of years old. Scientific research has not established that chakras, or their colours, independently produce specific physical or medical effects.
That said, many people still find working with colour genuinely valuable. Colour psychology — a separate field of study — suggests that colours can influence mood and perception, and choosing a colour with intention can be a meaningful act of mindfulness. Used as a tool for reflection, atmosphere and self-care, chakra colours can be a simple and enjoyable part of a wellness routine, whatever your beliefs about their deeper meaning. As with any wellness practice, colour work is best seen as a complement to — never a replacement for — professional medical care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the seven chakra colours in order?
From the base of the spine to the crown of the head, the seven chakra colours are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet — the same order as a rainbow. Some systems, including ours, add further shades such as turquoise, pink and white.
Which chakra is which colour?
Red is the root chakra, orange the sacral, yellow the solar plexus, green the heart, blue the throat, indigo the third eye and violet the crown. Each colour is traditionally linked with the themes of its chakra, from grounding at the root to awareness at the crown.
What colour is the heart chakra?
The heart chakra is traditionally associated with green, a colour connected with love, compassion, balance and harmony. Some traditions, including the Colour Energy palette, also link the heart with pink as a colour of tenderness and unconditional love.
How do I choose a chakra colour to work with?
A simple approach is to choose the quality you would like to invite in — calm, confidence, creativity — and select the colour associated with it. Many people also find they are naturally drawn to a particular colour, which can be a lovely place to begin.
Explore Colour in Your Own Way
Chakra colours offer a gentle, intuitive language for reflecting on how we feel and how we would like to feel. Rather than searching for one “correct” meaning, notice which colours keep drawing your attention — and what they represent to you. That quiet noticing is often where the most personal insights begin.