Colours and Directions in Vaastu
Explore traditional Vaastu colour recommendations for the eight directions and learn how complementary colours are traditionally used to balance the visual and energetic character of different spaces.
Colours Associated with the Eight Directions
Traditional Vaastu associates different directions with planetary influences and corresponding colours. These colour associations can be considered while planning the walls, furnishings and decorative elements of different areas of a property.
The following traditional direction-wise colour recommendations are preserved from the Astroshastra source material.
Vastu Colours for All Eight Directions
East
Shining WhiteTraditional colour association for the East direction.
West
BlueTraditional colour association for the West direction.
North
All GreensTraditional colour association for the North direction.
South
Pink & Coral RedTraditional colour association for the South direction.
North-East
Golden RedTraditional colour association for the North-East.
South-West
All GreensTraditional colour association for the South-West.
South-East
Silver WhiteTraditional colour association for the South-East.
North-West
WhiteTraditional colour association for the North-West.
Using Complementary Colours for Vastu Correction
The traditional material on this page refers to the Kurma Purana while discussing the importance of colours and describes the use of complementary colours in certain spaces where the energy flow is considered unsuitable.
Colour as a Corrective Approach
According to the traditional source material, changing the colour of a room can be considered as one approach before undertaking more substantial changes to a property.
Colour Remedies for Different Spaces
South-East Bedroom
The traditional material states that a South-East bedroom used by teenagers or adults may be associated with irritability. It specifically suggests yellow rather than blue for the walls in this example.
Rooms in the South
The source material recommends white for rooms in the South and cautions against using green or blue there within its traditional framework.
South-West Kitchen
For a kitchen located in the South-West, the traditional recommendation given is orange for walls and tiles.
North-West Master Bedroom
The traditional material suggests blue for a master bedroom located in the North-West.
West Rooms
For West rooms being used for purposes considered unsuitable, the source material suggests pink to stimulate the area.
East Rooms
Light green is traditionally suggested for the walls of rooms in the East.
North-East
The traditional recommendation given for the North-East is off-white.
Light Shades
The source material states that light shades of colours are generally preferable for painting.
Important Colour Planning Tips
Prefer Lighter Shades
The traditional material recommends light shades of colours for painting.
Coordinate Curtains
It recommends keeping window and door curtains in colours similar to the walls.
Consider Projections
For a projection located in a traditionally unsuitable corner, the source suggests painting the projected area white.
Consider Colour Before Major Changes
The traditional material suggests considering a colour change before deciding to shift because of Vaastu concerns.
Colour Can Be a Simple Vaastu Intervention
Colour changes can be introduced without changing the physical structure of a property. Walls, tiles, curtains and other interior elements provide flexible ways to introduce the traditional colour recommendations described on this page.
Need Direction-Specific Vastu Guidance?
Every property has its own layout, directions and usage pattern. For personalised guidance, explore Astroshastra's Vastu consultancy services.
Vastu Colours and Directions – FAQs
Which colour is recommended for the East direction in Vastu?
The traditional Astroshastra material associates the East direction with the Sun and shining white.
Which colour is associated with the West direction?
West is traditionally associated with Saturn and blue.
Which colour is recommended for North according to Vastu?
North is traditionally associated with Mercury and all shades of green.
Which colour is traditionally associated with South?
South is associated with Mars and pink or coral red in the traditional material used on this page.
What colour is associated with North-East in Vastu?
The traditional direction-colour table associates North-East with Jupiter and golden red. The corrective guidance later on the page recommends off-white for the North-East.
What colour is suggested for a North-West master bedroom?
The traditional material recommends blue for a master bedroom located in the North-West.
Can changing colours help with Vastu concerns?
The traditional material on this page presents colour change as one approach that may be considered before undertaking major changes to a property.
Should light or dark colours be used according to Vastu?
The source material specifically states that light shades of colours are generally good for painting.
