How Colors and Cultures Coordinate

Planning events require much thought from decor and lighting to placement and color themes. Culture plays an increasingly large part in event planning, however not as many people understand the significance that certain colors play in different cultures. Critical for event planners, we have a graphic that details the impact of different colors in cultures and have summed up a few for you!

Hindu:

Black – Anger

Blue – Creativity / Gods

Orange – Courage / Desire

White – Death

Red – Energy / Erotic / Heat

Black – Evil

Yellow – Fun / Illness

Green – Happiness

Chinese:

Black – Celebration

White – Death / Mourning

Brown – Earthy

Orange – Family / Learning

Red – Fertility / Good Luck / Happiness / Marriage

Green – Growth / Life / Repels Evil

Yellow – Health / Money / Respect / Royalty

African:

Red – Anger / Good Luck

Green – Religion / Success

Blue – Love / Peace

Western:

Red – Anger / Courage / Danger

Black – Authority / Death

Purple – Beauty / Mystery / Modesty

Pink – Children / Femininity

Blue – Cold / Freedom

Brown – Earthy / Reliable

Yellow – Energy / Fun

Note: Given that there are many variations of cultures, colors and their meanings many be unique individual to individual. This is a guide and if it is being used this for clients, we suggest you consult them first. Click to view the original image detailing what color meanings in cultures.