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
