Color is a gift from God – they are His colors! At Dyed4you Ministries, we love color, and we work with it regularly in the silks we create. Some interpretations of color are clearly stated in scripture (red/blue/purple meaning tabernacle from Exodus 26:31), while others are only implied (brown and gray meaning humility from dust and ashes) or naturally derived (green meaning flourishing from the grass and trees or blue meaning refreshing from water). The Holy Spirit also gives revelation as to the symbolic meaning of colors (lavender meaning intimacy or blue meaning prophetic).
Over the years, we’ve compiled an extensive list for use in our silk letters (Which you can find examples of on our blog at Dyed4youMinistries.com). Please keep in mind this list was compiled and continues to be maintained and expanded with meanings relating to our prophetically-dyed silks (as opposed to dream interpretation or some other use). When working with color in relation to light, white is the compilation of all colors and black is the absence of color, but – when working with dye – black is all the colors and therefore therefore takes on a different inherent meaning.
Additionally, our color meanings in the silks tend to be positive in nature, but an exhaustive list of color meanings would include both positive and negative meanings. Ours does not. If you are using this color chart for dream interpretation or other uses where both positive and negative meanings are needed, you may also want to reference another color chart. That said, in our full list we cover more specific colors than most charts do, which makes it useful. If you find this chart (or our printed one) helpful, we hope you’ll drop us a note and let us know! Bless you as you seek Him 🙂
Special thanks to In His Shadow Creations for their color list which helped us as we got started!
Note: A printed version of this color chart is available in our Dyed4you Readymade store. It doesn’t include the full list – both because of its length and because it is continuously being updated – but it makes a great quick reference card. We’ve also added an abbreviated printable PDF version for personal or ministry use.
For more info on how God speaks through color, visit this post on our blog, or to see how we use these color meanings in our silk letters, visit our Dyed4you Ministries blog in the Silk Words category to see some examples of letters.
Also if you’re using this information for a teaching, you also may appreciate our Why We Flag post (we also offer combo packs of our printed color charts and Why We Flag quick reference cards).
Quick Reference
To help you find a color more quickly, we’ve split the colors into the following sections:
- Neutrals
- Browns/Creams/Beige
- Reds
- Oranges/Peach
- Yellow/Golds
- Greens
- Blues
- Purple/Pinks
- Color Combinations / Blends
Neutrals
Black / Raven
- presence of God (Psalm 18:11)
- death to self
- hiding place
- shadow of His wings
- shadow of the Almighty
- humility
- essence of God
- the eye of God (pupil)
- multifaceted
- deep
- deep calls unto deep
- thunder
- intercession
- judgment / justice
- mystery
- brooding of Holy Spirit
- incense before the altar / ash
White
- purity / pure
- innocence
- holiness
- righteousness
- sanctification
- triumph
- victory
- pure-hearted bride
- bride
- the bride of Christ
- priestly garments
- light
- cleansing of Holy Spirit
- blessings of God
- right standing
- garment of praise
- surrender
- salvation
- joy
- festive rejoicing
- saints
- peace
- overcoming
- childlike faith or trust
- mercy
Gray
- strength
- humility
- dove’s eyes
- living stones
- armor
- armor of God
- sword of truth rightly dividing
- cloud of His presence
Dark Gray / Steel
- strength
- protection
- humility
- fear of the Lord
- repentance
- crowned with humility
Pearl (shimmer)
- pearl of great price
- purity
- holiness
- angelic presence
- hosts of heaven
- blessings of God’s truth
- light of Christ
- the purity of God’s voice
Silver (shimmer)
- redemption
- word of God
- freedom
- strength
- atonement
- freedom to create
- breath of life
- divinity
- righteousness
- strengthened faith
- wisdom / wisdom of Solomon
- purity
- strength
- armor of God
Browns/Creams/Beige
Brown
- man
- earth
- humility
- crowned in humility
- contrite heart
- repentance
- harvest
- clay
Mahogany Brown
- warrior’s heart – praise in the mouth and sword in the hand (Psalm 149:3-7)
- unity
- God’s love
- depth of God’s love
- poured out
Golden Brown
- humility
- blessing
- poured out
- beauty for ashes
- harvest
Dark Amber
- glory of God
- the Father’s heavenly care
- fiery passion
- flaming throne of God
- fiery presence of God
- the temple of God
- wisdom
- the Spirit of Wisdom
- glory of His presence
Harvest Brown
- harvest
- harvest season
- beauty for ashes
- blessing
- sowing and reaping
Sand / Camel / Light Beige
- carried by God
- feet shall not slip
- steadfast
- steadfastness of God
Cream / Off-White / Champagne
- milk and honey
- praise offering
- sweet aroma of praise/worship
- sweet incense
- innocence
- childlike faith
Bronze (shimmer)
- fires of testing
- strength
- beauty of the Lord
Copper (shimmer)
- fires of testing
- fiery
- giving it all up to the Lord
- submission to God
- the fire of God
- favorable judgment
Reds
Red Wine
- new wine
- the cup of the new covenant
- covenant of grace
- blessings
- rejoicing
- blood of Jesus
- bride of Christ
- surrender
- the fellowship of Christ’s suffering
- cleansing justification
- Christ’s love
China Red
- atonement
- sacrifice
- consuming fire
- war, courage
- blood of Jesus
- covenant of grace
- cleansing justification
- love
- life
- redemption
- person of Jesus
- the Cross
- sacrificial love
- raging passion
Ox Blood Red
- sacrifice
- living sacrifice
- atonement
- cleansing justification
- love
- redemption
- power in the Blood
- the Cross
Earthy Red
- broken
- surrender
- worth dying for
- apple of His eye
- precious
- contrite heart
- poured out
- His blood poured out on the earth
Ruby
- passion
- spilled blood
- being of immeasurable worth
- worth the ultimate sacrifice
- power in the Blood
- Jesus (Yeshua)
- abiding love
- belonging to the Lord
- Christ and His deep love for us
- break every chain
- bloodline
Dark Red / Garnet
- overwhelming love of God
- being of immeasurable worth
- worth the ultimate sacrifice
- power in the Blood
- depths of God’s love
- worth dying for
- belonging to the Lord
- intense warfare
- break every chain
- all-sufficient sacrifice
- ultimate sacrifice
- Spirit of the Lord
Cranberry
- no flaw in you (Song of Solomon 4:7)
- flawless (Song of Solomon 4:7)
- seal / sealed
- worth the ultimate price (John 15:13)
- of great worth and value
Cherry Cordial
- God’s love
- depth of God’s love
Maroon
- spilled blood
- beloved
- love song
- divine impartation
Burgundy
- the blood
- brought with a price
- belonging to the Lord
Brandy
- joy of the Lord
- deeply rooted
- rich life
- rich life coming forth from the dry places
Oranges/Peach
Orange
- praise
- warfare
- passion
- fiery passion
- power
- fire
- courage
- strength
- harvest season
- fruitfulness
- joy
- Lion of Judah
Deep Orange
- passion
- power
- fire
- joy
- strength
- fruitfulness
Harvest Orange
- harvest season
- fruitfulness
- fullness
- ripe
- intrinsic passion (Merriam-Webster definition for intrinsic “belonging to the essential nature of a thing : occurring as a natural part of something”)
Fire
- Holy Spirit fire
- fire of testing
- tried by fire
- fierce passion
- flaming throne of God
- vulnerability
Coral
- going deep with God
- deep passion
- heart of flesh
- deep things of God
- deep things of the heart
- deep abiding joy
Peach
- heart of flesh
- penitent heart
- contrite heart
- tender heart
- gentle
- soft
Yellows/Golds
Gold
- blessing
- deity
- wealth
- kingliness
- refining fire
- the Godhead
- glory
- honor
- purification
- divinity
- majesty
- righteousness
- divine light
- mercy
- authority
- discernment
- throne room of Heaven
Soft Gold
- blessing
- blessings of God
- honor
- mercy
- authority
- beauty for ashes
- discernment
- radiant glory
- throne room of Heaven
- oil of anointing
- fresh anointing
- light of His glory
- Spirit of Understanding
Golden Yellow
- counsel of God
- light
- joy
- joyful praise
- glory revealed
- praise
- courtship with God
- pursuit with intention
- awaken
- faithful Companion
- hope
- casting out darkness
- anointing
- oil
Yellow / Lemon
- counsel of God
- light
- joy
- celebration
- strength (capacity) for life
- casting out darkness
Pale Yellow
- joy
- divine light
- awaken
- gentle touch
- kiss of the dawn
- warmth
- glory revealed
- divine awakening
- Spirit of understanding
- discernment
Gold (shimmer)
- blessing
- more blessing than you can contain
- wealth
- refining fire
- refined in the fire
- glory
- purification
- righteousness
- divine light
- beauty for ashes
- keys
- the spark of first love
- throne room of Heaven
- authority
- honor
- mercy
- glory and power of God
- lampstand of God
Greens
Green
- flourishing
- new life
- freshness
- new beginning
- vigor
- prosperity
- praise
- hope
- eternal life
- restoration
- health
- healing
- God’s holy seed
- harvest
- sowing and reaping
Emerald Green
- prosperity
- restoration
- healing
- flourishing
- praise
- birth
- life
- fruitful faith
- crown of heaven
Candy Apple Green
- joy
- praise
- hope
- flourishing life
- standing in awe of the Creator
Kelly Green (Shamrock)
- hope
- fresh
- life
- new beginning
- fresh hope
Evergreen
- healing
Dark Teal
- increase
- abundance
- fertile / fertile ground
- reward
- intercession
Green Jasper
- realized promises (definition of “realized” by Merriam-Webster is “to bring into concrete existence”)
- obedience
- precious / priceless
- enthroned One
- presence of the throne room
- foundational
- favored
Dark Cyan
- Spirit of Counsel
- lush growth
Cayman Island Green
- fresh flow
- rivers of Living Water
- freshness
- vigor
- praise
- flourishing
- mercy
- river of life flowing from His throne
Seafoam / Sea Glass / Jade
- mercy
- mercy (His mercies are new every morning)
- flourishing
- new life
- freshness
- new beginning
- restoration
- compassion
- grace
- bathing in the warmth of His love
- increased flow
Dark Chartreuse
- freshness
- prosperity
- restoration
- healing
- God’s holy seed
- life
Chartreuse Green
- flourishing
- new life
- new beginning
- freshness
- praise
- hope
Spring Green
- restoration
- happiness
- flourishing
- life
- new life
- new beginning
- freshness
Sage
- gentle restoration
- peace
- fullness of joy
Pea Green
- encouragement
- serenity
- hope
- new life
Khaki / Light Olive
- fresh oil
- peace
- grafted in
Olive Green
- fresh oil
- freshness
- prosperity
- restoration
- healing
- oil of anointing
Green Halo (shimmer)
- double portion
- new life
Blues
Royal Blue
- truth (Spirit & Truth)
- righteousness
- prophetic
- revelation knowledge
- priesthood
- overcomer
- the word of God
- messiah
- shalom
- tehowm (the deep – Psalm 42:7)
- presence of God
Electric Blue
- intense fire
- intensity
- explosion
- prophetic revelation
- manifestation of prophetic declaration
- two-edged sword
- release
- intense feeling
Peacock Blue
- fullness of His word
- overcomer
- the water of His word
- fullness of His flow
- creation
- shalom (the peace that surpasses all expectations)
- immersed in the word of God
Deep Dark Blue
- tehowm (the deep – Psalm 42:7)
- the Father
- prophetic
- revelation
- deep mysteries
- presence of God (Psalm 18:11)
- strength
- YHVH Sabaoth (LORD of Hosts)
- revelation in God’s presence
- prophetic depths with the Father
- Spirit of Might
Cobalt Blue
- authority
- heavenly
- prophetic
- Holy Spirit
- grace
- revelation knowledge
- seated with the Lord in heavenly places
- overcomer
- the word of God
- washing
- righteousness of God
- steadfast
Light Blue / Chambray
- heavenly
- Holy Spirit
- grace
- healing
- divinity
- seated with the Lord in heavenly places
- overcomer
- life-giving flow of the Holy Spirit
- washing
- open heaven
- Spirit blow
- wind
- wind of the Holy Spirit
- breath of God
- encouraged faith
- wind of heaven
- wisdom from above
Storm / Slate
- removal of hindrances
- cleansing
- firm foundation
- steadfast
Smoky Blue/Stormy Blue
- removal of hindrances
- cleansing
- continual sweet aroma from a heart filled with gratitude and praise
Midnight Sea
- tehowm (the deep – Psalm 42:7)
- cleansing
- the deep mysteries of God
- washed in His promises
- darkness making way for the light
Turquoise
- warfare
- river of God
- river of life
- sanctification
- healing
- life-giving flow of the Holy Spirit
- the New Jerusalem
- Jealous God
- willingness to fight for you
- mikvah (washed and made clean)
Light Turquoise
- rain
- water-like flow of the Spirit
- healing
- life-giving flow of the Holy Spirit
- sanctification
- river of life
- flourishing
- watered
- watered in the water of the Word
- still waters (place of peace)
- raging waters cannot quench His love
Sky Blue
- open heaven
- seated with the Lord in heavenly places
- revelation knowledge
- saturated
- wind of heaven
- spiritual realm
- grace
Baby Blue
- heavenly
- bride
- divinity
- seated with the Lord in heavenly places
- wind of the Spirit
- flowing prophetic revelation
Pale Periwinkle
- move of the Spirit
- enclosed in His arms
Periwinkle
- power of His Word
Purples/Pinks
Purple
- royalty
- kingship
- kingliness
- majesty
- the Father
- Abba
- wealth
- power
- kingdom authority / divine authority
- intercession
- child of God
- reigning in majesty
- songs of deliverance
- mediator
- penitence
- the Name of God
- dominion
- sonship
- the promises of God
- abundance
- inheritance
- fruit of the vine
- abiding
- sovereign
- victorious warrior
Plum
- richness
- abundance
- abundance of fruit
- infilling of the Holy Spirit
- inheritance
- intimacy
- royalty
- promises of God
- justice
Blue Violet
- inheritance
- intimacy
- intimacy as a child of God
- rest
- refined prophetic inheritance
- faithful and true
- mind of Christ
- Spirit of the Fear of the Lord
Imperial Purple
- royalty
- kingdom authority
- abundance
- inheritance
- extended scepter
- majesty
Indigo
- deliverance
- authority in warfare
- free indeed
- covering
- hidden
- private
- songs of deliverance
- Spirit of Knowledge
Wisteria
- gentleness
- selah (Hebrew word indicating a pause, like in a musical piece)
- intimacy
- transparency
- incense
- sweet fragrance
Lavender
- peace
- rest
- intimate / intimacy
- transparency
- fragrance
- intercession
- the beauty of being known
- sitting at His feet
Lilac
- resting
- peace
- selah (Hebrew word indicating a pause, like in a musical piece)
- intimate/intimacy
- new creation of intimacy
- shalom (the peace that surpasses all expectations)
- seeds of intimacy
Blackberry
- richness/fullness
- prosperity
- wealth
- bearing fruit
- regrowth after pruning
- bearing increased fruit after pruning
- good fruit
- double portion
Magenta / Amethyst
- the promises of God
- abundance
- child of the Almighty
- divine provision
- merry heart
- passion
- redemption (blood and forgiveness under the cover of Royalty)
- majesty
- taste and see
Fuchsia / Hot Pink
- passion
- blazing passion
- joy
- right relationships
- compassion
- heart of flesh
- passion for Jesus
- the Bridegroom’s heart
- koinonia (fellowship)
- ripe fruit
- deep place of the heart
Pink
- Messiah
- Rose of Sharon
- the Father’s heavenly care over the lilies of the field-His children
- Jesus loves me-this I know!
- right relationships
- compassion
- heart of flesh
- passion for Jesus
- the Bridegroom’s heart
- koinonia (fellowship)
- romance
Pale Pink / Bubble Gum
- tender loving care
- compassion
- heart of flesh
- precious
- kindness
- tender
- new life
Baby Pink
- the Father’s heavenly care over the lilies of the field-His children
- Jesus loves me-this I know!
- heart of flesh
- tender love
- sweet fragrance
Dusty Rose / Mauve
- promise
- peace
- the Father’s heavenly care over the lilies of the field-His children
Purple Halo (shimmer)
- double portion
- royalty
- redemption
- favor
Color Combinations / Blends
Rainbow
- seal of God
- hope
- covenant
- promise
- God’s faithfulness to His word
- promises of God
- faithful and true
- faithfulness
Red / Blue / Purple
- tabernacle
Multi-colored
- jubilee
- all nations
- all tribes
- apostolic
- favor
Red / Orange / Yellow
- fire
- Holy Spirit
Bronze / Brass / Copper
- fires of testing
Brown / Gray
- repentance
- humility
For more info on how God speaks through color, visit this post on the Dyed4you Blog
This is great! Thank you for posting this. God is so awesome in the colors He has created
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Thank you so much.
Wow….How great is our God!
Have always dreamt colours deep blue,purples, pinks with white in them, yellows and browns but left such dreams un attended to because i couldnt find their real meanings. This is my lucky and blessed breakthrough day.
Thank you very much.
God reward you
So glad it was a blessing!
Thanks for this extensive list of color meanings. Not sure if I missed some meanings but are there colors associated with Miracles, Signs, and wonders? I was thinking the rainbow 🌈 colors could represent signs, maybe green for miracles since it represents healing which a lot of miracles fall under. Wonders?