Associations of colors under the 5 Elements.

[Cecil Lee]

1. This reference chart proves to be a valuable tool in distinguishing the colors associated with each of the Five elements.

 

2. Additional factors must be taken into account:
 

A. YELLOW COLOUR

2.1. Yellow can be classified as either the Metal (Gold) or Earth element at times.

2.2. The Earth element is mainly linked with the color yellow. Pay attention to the texture of the material. For instance, if the finish is matte, especially in curtains, then it can be categorized as yellow.

2.3. Nevertheless, if the material is shiny or contains "shiny" gold or gold-like threads, then it may be associated with the Metal (Gold) element instead.
 

B. BROWN COLOUR

3. In most cases, when dealing with wood materials like wooden furniture, brown is typically associated with the wood element.

3.1. This set can also be identified as the Wood element, wood, wooden tone, or brown based on this classification.

3.2. The shade of brown can range from pine, maple, cherry, teak, oak, walnut, to even ebony wood.

3.3. However, in instances where the material is not wood but actual soil, certain Geomancers link the color brown to the earth element, which is a valid connection.
 

C. VIOLET COLOUR
 

4. The color violet is sometimes confused with blue, so it is important to ensure one is not color blind. Always check the title on the paint can for the paint or Pantone description.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE: http://talk.geomancy.net