Buddhism uses this color for robes to symbolize
renunciation of worldly matters.
Asian Colors
The Chinese have five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth,
Metal, and Water. Their interpretation of color meanings
is also different from those in the West. They placed
green in the east for spring and the elements of Wood;
red in the south for Fire and summer; white in the west
for Metal and autumn; black in the north for Water and
winter; and yellow in the center for Earth.
With feng shui (the art of placement) such a popular
practice, you might be interested in utilizing Asian
colors for your altars.
BLACK Deception, dishonesty, slander, penance, and evil
influences. The color of the element of Water, winter,
and the north. Use with great caution when combining it
with red. Deception, penance.
BLUE Self-cultivation, consideration, and thoughtfulness.
GOLD One of the colors of the element of Metal, autumn,
and the west. A very fortunate color, said to attract
success, wealth, strength, and a good reputation.
GRAY Travel and helpful people.
GREEN The color of the element of Wood, spring, and the
east. Rebirth, new growth, family, harmony, health,
peace, posterity, and longevity.
PINK Marriage.
