The colour effect

Madan Gupta Spatu 

A.Though we do put a lot of emphasis on directions, the fact of modern urban living is that there are no “absolute” directions. The directions can most conveniently be described as combinations like south-east, NE, etc.

Colours have a significant effect on our mood, health and happiness. The impact of colours on us is emotional, intellectual, materialistic, physical and intuitive.

The right choice of colour helps in enhancing the flow of energy in the house. Here are some Vaastu guidelines, which will help you to pick the right colour for every room of your house.

Impact of colours

The following colours are considered auspicious for the enhancement of Vaastu of a building.

Red: It symbolises bravery and power. It’s dramatic, emotional and active. It should not be used in bedrooms because of its energising quality. It can also be stressful for those who are nervous.

Orange: This colour inspires spirituality and power. It encourages positive feeling, happiness, joy and good social relationship. Peach color can also be used as it is a cool colour.

Green: It represents nature, hope, freshness. It brings harmony, quick healing, good and healthy environment to the room. Most of the hospitals are using this color because of its quick healing quality. Green colour is good for study room as it rejuvenate the ideas.

Yellow: It gives a sense of patience and wisdom. It represents sunlight which symbolises power. If a room gets direct sunlight, do not paint the walls in yellow. This colour, however, is perfect for pooja room.

Blue: It symbolises spring, new growth and relaxation. This is cool colour can be used for bedroom or meditation room.

Purple: It inspires faith, respect and trust. Never paint an entire room in purple as it may be overpowering. However, light lavender tone can be used for a calming environment.

White: It is elegant and looks good when combined with other colours. White ceilings are suggested by most of the people as it reflects the light and brightens the room. This colour can be used if your bedroom is in north-west bedroom.

Black: It indicates lack of hope and confidence. It gives us depressed and tensed feel. Avoid black and gray color in house as these may cause frustration and hopelessness.

Colours for different rooms

Bedroom : Pink is an auspicious colour for bedroom. Light blue and light green are also good for bedroom. Choose green for children’s bedroom because it can helps in study of children.

Living room: Yellow, blue, green, tan and beige are best colours for living room as these colours are pleasant for guests.

Kitchen: White is the best colour for kitchen. Yellow, orange, rose pink, chocolate and red are also good for kitchen.

Bathroom: It can be of white or a mix of black and white or gray colours. Pink and other pastel colors are also good.

Dining room: Pink, green and blue are good for dining room as this place needs to be painted in refreshing colours as the family eats and entertains there. Avoid black and white or mixture of black and white in the room.

Directions and Colours

Colours are based on directions represented by various planets. For example, north rooms of a house, represented by the planet Mercury can be painted in light shades of green as the green is representative colour of Mercury. The colours of  planets govern directions as follows

Direction Planet Color

East    Sun White

West    Saturn Blue

North Mercury Green

South   Mars Pink, Coral Red 

North-East Jupiter Tone of yellows, Cream

South-West Rahu All Greens

South-East Venus Silver White

North-West Moon White