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Colors are omnipresent in our daily lives. They influence our emotions, our energy and even our well-being. Why have you decided to wear blue today? Do you think it's just coincidence? Did you know that every color emits a unique vibration, just like a musical note?
In this article, I take you on a journey of discovery into the vibration of colors. What does it mean? What does science have to say? How can this notion enrich your experience of sacred geometry symbols?
And I finally answer the question you've been asking yourself about color-blind people or anyone sensitive to color energy!
What does color vibration mean?
To begin with, color vibration is based on the idea that each color possesses a unique energetic frequency. It's a notion that's been around for a very long time, from Isaac Newton to Rudolf Steiner, as we'll see shortly.
Philosophies such as Ayurveda and chromotherapy associate colors with specific energies that interact with our energy fields (or chakras). For example, red is linked to vitality and the root chakra, while blue promotes peace and the throat chakra.
From a scientific point of view, visible light, composed of wavelengths between 400 and 700 nanometers, is a form of vibratory energy. Each color corresponds to a specific wavelength and frequency. For example:
- Red: longer wavelength, low frequency.
- Violet: shorter wavelength, high frequency.
Thus, the vibrations of colors, although scientifically measurable, also resonate on a subtle level, influencing our emotions and well-being.
What's the difference between chromotherapy and color vibration?
I've written an article on chromotherapy, where you can delve deeper into the subject.
Briefly, chromotherapy is an alternative therapy that rebalances the body and mind through color, often using tangible tools such as lamps or colored environments, with a direct therapeutic objective.
In contrast, color vibration focuses on the subtle energy emitted by each color according to its frequency and wavelength, exploring their impact on energy fields, chakras and the aura. While chromotherapy focuses on physical and emotional benefits, color vibrations are more spiritual and energetic, but the two are complementary in a holistic approach to harmonization.
I've drawn up a table to summarize.
| Aspect | Chromotherapy | Color vibrations |
| Purpose | To heal or balance body and mind. | Explore the vibratory energies of colors. |
| Main approach | Therapeutic: Direct impact on the body. | Energetic: Subtle impact on the aura or chakras. |
| Foundation | Holistic theory, with some psychological foundations. | Science (color frequencies) and spirituality. |
| Application | Lamps, light therapy, colored environments. | Sacred symbols, intuitive meditation. |
What are the powers of color?
Colors have multiple powers that influence our mind, emotions and energy. Here are their main effects:
- Emotional and psychological: Colors stimulate or soothe our emotions. For example, red awakens passion and energy, while blue promotes serenity and concentration.
- Energetic: Each color emits a unique vibration that acts on our energy fields, particularly the chakras (red for anchoring, violet for spirituality).
- Physical: In chromotherapy, colors are used to rebalance the body (green light to soothe, yellow light to stimulate).
- Symbolic: They communicate universal or cultural messages (white for purity, black for protection, pink for love).
- Creativity and productivity: Colors influence the ambiance of spaces and our productivity, making environments more dynamic or relaxing as required.
Each color thus carries a specific energy, capable of harmonizing our inner states and transforming our perceptions.
The origins of color vibration
The idea that each color corresponds to a vibration, similar to musical notes, dates back to several philosophical, scientific and spiritual currents. Here, I present some of the personalities and traditions that have explored this concept, knowing that it deserves to be explored in greater depth. Personally, I find there are so many fascinating aspects to each. Let me know in the comments if you'd like to know more.
1. Isaac Newton (1643-1727)
Isaac Newton, in his famous work on light and color, drew a parallel between the spectrum of visible light and the notes of the musical scale. In his Opticks (1704), he divided the spectrum of light into seven colors (as in a rainbow) to match the seven notes of the diatonic scale. According to him, colors and sounds shared a vibratory basis.
2. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
In his Color Theory (Zur Farbenlehre), Goethe explored the relationship between colors and human emotion. Although he didn't explicitly compare colors to musical notes, he did expand on the idea that colors emit an energy or vibration that influences the state of mind.
3. Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925)
The founder of anthroposophy, Rudolf Steiner, explored the link between color, music and vibration in his work on education, art and spirituality. He considered colors to be vibratory entities that could affect the human soul, like musical notes.
4. Theosophy and New Thought
Esoteric currents such as Theosophy and New Thought philosophies have associated each color with a specific energetic or vibratory frequency. For example, Annie Besant and Charles Leadbeater have linked colors and their vibrations to spiritual and emotional states.
5. Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)
The Russian composer Alexander Scriabin sought to associate colors with musical notes in his system of "synesthesia". He believed that each note corresponded to a particular color, inspired by Newton's vibratory ideas.
6. Modern physics
More recently, scientific studies have confirmed that visible light is made up of electromagnetic waves with specific frequencies. These frequencies, measured in terahertz (THz), show that each color has its own vibration. For example:
- Red has a lower frequency (longer wavelength).
- Violet has a higher frequency (shorter wavelength).
Energetic color vibration: wavelength, frequency and vibration
Each color carries a unique vibration that influences our emotions, our energetic state and even our subtle fields.
The wavelengths and frequencies you'll find below may vary slightly, depending on the sources available on the subject.
Vibration of red color
Wavelength: 620-750 nm
Frequency: 400-484 THz
Associated chakra: Root chakra (Muladhara)
Energy vibration:
Red is a powerful color that vibrates at a low, dense, grounded frequency. It is associated with vitality, physical strength and the survival instinct. Using this color in your practices or spaces can help you connect to the Earth, energize your body and reinforce your inner stability.
Vibration of orange color
Wavelength: 590-620 nm
Frequency: 484-508 THz
Associated chakra: Sacral chakra (Svadhisthana)
Energy vibration:
Orange vibrates at a slightly higher frequency than red. This color stimulates creativity, joie de vivre and pleasure. It's ideal for promoting personal fulfillment, unblocking repressed emotions or supporting creative projects.
Vibration of yellow color
Wavelength: 570-590 nm
Frequency: 508-526 THz
Associated chakra: Solar chakra (Manipura)
Energy vibration:
Yellow, with its bright, cheerful vibration, is the color of mental clarity and confidence. It enhances personal power and courage, promoting balanced decision-making and inner radiance.
Vibration of green color
Wavelength: 495-570 nm
Frequency: 526-606 THz
Associated chakra: Heart chakra (Anahata)
Energy vibration:
A symbol of harmony and balance, green is the color of nature and universal love. Its gentle, soothing vibration encourages emotional healing, empathy and the development of balanced relationships.
Vibration of blue color
Wavelength: 450-495 nm
Frequency: 606-668 THz
Associated chakra: Throat chakra (Vishuddha)
Energy vibration:
Blue, with its high vibration, promotes inner peace and truth. Associated with expression and communication, it can be used to balance difficult conversations or calm a restless mind.
Vibration of indigo color
Wavelength: 430-450 nm
Frequency: 668-698 THz
Associated chakra: Third eye (Ajna) chakra
Energy vibration:
With a higher frequency, indigo is the color of intuition and spiritual perception. It helps open the mind to new ideas, develop psychic faculties and connect to deep inner wisdom.
Vibration of purple color
Wavelength: 380-430 nm
Frequency: 698-789 THz
Associated chakra: Crown chakra (Sahasrara)
Energy vibration:
Violet is the color of spirituality and divine connection. Its very high vibration favors meditation, spiritual elevation and openness to higher dimensions. Ideal for harmonizing subtle energy.
Vibration of pink color
Wavelength: Not precisely defined
Frequency: Not defined
Associated chakra: Upper heart
Energy vibration:
Pink embodies gentleness, unconditional love and emotional healing. Its delicate vibration soothes tension and encourages love for oneself and others.
Vibration of turquoise color
Wavelength: 490-495 nm
Frequency: 606-612 THz
Associated chakra: Between the heart and throat
Energy vibration:
Turquoise emits a refreshing, purifying vibration. It's a color that soothes the emotions, reduces our brain activity, stimulates clear communication and enhances serenity. It is particularly useful for gently expressing emotions.
Vibration of white color
Wavelength: Mixture of all visible wavelengths
Frequency: Mixture of all frequencies
Associated chakra: All chakras
Energy vibration:
White is the color of purity, unity and total harmony. Its all-encompassing vibration cleanses and balances all energies. It symbolizes spiritual awakening and global alignment.
Vibration of black color
Wavelength: Absence of light
Frequency: Absence of visible frequency
Associated chakra: Not applicable
Energy vibration:
Black is the color of mystery, introspection and protection. Although it absorbs all wavelengths, its energy encourages introspection, the withdrawal necessary for rebirth in the light.
How is color vibration measured scientifically?
The vibration of a color is measured scientifically through its physical properties in the electromagnetic spectrum, in terms of wavelength and frequency.
1. wavelength
Wavelength (λ) is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a light wave, expressed in nanometers (nm).
Visible colors range from 380 nm (violet) to 750 nm (red).
For example:
- Red: 620-750 nm
- Green: 495-570 nm
- Violet: 380-430 nm
2. Frequency
The frequency (f) corresponds to the number of oscillations per second of the light wave, expressed in hertz (Hz) or terahertz (THz).
It is calculated from the wavelength using the formula: f=c/λ
Where:
f is the frequency (in Hz),
c is the speed of light in a vacuum (≈3×10^8 m/s),
λ is the wavelength (in meters).
3. The relationship between wavelength and frequency
The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.
Violet colors (short waves) have a higher frequency and therefore a more intense energetic vibration than red colors (long waves).
To measure the vibration of a color, we use devices that detect and analyze light:
- Optical spectrometer: Allows light to be broken down into its constituent wavelengths.
- Photometers and colorimeters: Measure light intensity and colorimetric properties.
- Electromagnetic wave detectors: Capture the frequency and power of light waves.
Color vibration measurements are applied in many fields:
- Displays and LEDs: To calibrate colors and optimize their rendering.
- Phototherapy: To target wavelengths used in medical care.
- Astronomy: To analyze starlight (spectroscopy).
What's the most energetic color?
The most energetic color, from a scientific and symbolic point of view, is violet, as it is associated with the highest vibratory frequency in the visible spectrum.
Visible light is defined by its frequency and wavelength. The higher the frequency, the greater the energy associated with the wave.
Violet, with a wavelength between 380 and 430 nanometers (nm), has a frequency of 698 to 789 terahertz (THz), making it the most vibrant color in the visible spectrum.
- Spirituality and divine connection: It is linked to the crown chakra (Sahasrara), which symbolizes spiritual elevation and universal consciousness.
- Transformation and transmutation: Its vibration helps transform negative energies into positive ones and encourages deep meditation.
- Intuition and wisdom: Violet stimulates intuitive abilities and inner awakening.
On a more practical level, in chromotherapy (color therapy), violet is used to calm the mind, promote relaxation and treat emotional or psychological disorders.
What is the color of healing?
The color traditionally associated with healing is green. This color embodies balance, regeneration and harmony.
Green is linked to the heart chakra (Anahata), the center of love, empathy and emotional healing. It helps to ease tension and promote inner reconciliation.
In chromotherapy, green is used to calm the mind, reduce stress and regenerate vital energy. It is often associated with nature, which is itself a source of renewal.
Green is credited with supporting physical healing by balancing the body's energies and promoting a state of relaxation conducive to recovery.
What is the color of protection?
The color traditionally associated with protection is black. If you too love stones and their benefits, you're probably thinking of shungite or black tourmaline.
Black is often perceived as an energetic barrier, capable of absorbing negative energies and creating a protective zone around oneself. It is considered a color of defense and introspection. The color provides a sense of stability and security, helping to reinforce personal boundaries and protect against unwanted external influences.
In many traditions, black is used to purify, protect and sever links with disruptive energies. It is often present in meditation practices or in sacred symbols designed to ward off evil.
Although sometimes perceived as "dark" or "negative", black actually acts as a powerful, protective shield, helping to keep energy balanced and preserved.
Color perception for the color-blind: beyond physical sight
This is a question that comes up regularly when we do organic and wellness shows.
What you need to know is that color blindness, which affects around 8% of men and 0.5% of women, results in an altered perception of colors, often red and green. But this doesn't prevent color-blind people from feeling the vibratory energy of colors, even if their visual perception is different.
In the context of sacred geometry symbols, such as the Flower of Life or Metatron's Cube, colors become a tool for energetic harmonization, independently of their visual perception. For example, a color-blind person can choose a color that "resonates" with them energetically, even if it differs from the traditional chakra correspondence. That's why I always insist that you choose your symbols and colors according to your feelings, not your intellect!
A little practical advice: close your eyes and feel the vibrations emanating from a symbol or color, without limiting yourself to your visual perception.
Color vibration and sacred geometry
Sacred geometry symbols such as the Flower of Life and Metatron's Cube act as energy amplifiers, combining the vibratory effect of geometric shapes and colors. At Mandalashop, we offer these symbols in a wide range of colors, including the colors of the 7 chakras, to meet everyone's needs and sensitivities.
Some examples of correspondences:
- Red: Stimulates anchoring and vitality. Ideal for energizing a space or accompanying energy work on the root chakra.
- Yellow: Brings clarity and confidence, in resonance with the solar chakra.
- Blue: Promotes communication and serenity, aligned with the throat chakra.
- Violet: Spiritual connection and meditation, linked with the crown chakra.
These colors, combined with the intrinsic vibration of sacred geometry symbols, reinforce their harmonizing and transformative power.
An intuitive approach to choosing your symbol color
While traditional correspondences between colors and chakras are a common approach, it's just as important to trust your personal feelings. Here's how to intuitively choose a color that matches your energy:
Observe your emotions: Which color spontaneously catches your eye?
Listen to your body: Hold a harmonizing disc or visualize a color. Do you feel warmth, lightness or a calming sensation?
Be flexible: Don't limit yourself to fixed associations. Your body knows what it needs.
This intuitive method is particularly useful for color-blind people, who can rely on sensation rather than sight.
How to integrate color vibration into your daily life
You can harness the vibration of color to harmonize your spaces, support your meditation or balance your chakras. Our sacred geometry symbols, available in different materials (glass, wood, textile), are designed to amplify these effects. For example:
- Place a harmonizing disc in your room to transform ambient energy.
- Use a colorful Flower of Life to energize water and food.
- Choose a specific symbol to accompany a meditative or energetic practice.
In conclusion: vibrations, energy and intuition
I hope this article has enlightened you (sorry for the pun!) on the fascinating subject of colors and vibrations.
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or what inspires you on the subject.
The most important thing to remember is that color vibration is a gateway to a world where energy, emotion and well-being are intertwined. Whether you're color-blind or not, the key lies in your ability to sense the energies around you and intuitively choose what suits you. Simply put your intellect aside. By combining the benefits of color with the power of sacred geometry symbols, you can create profound harmony in your life.
Ready to put it into practice?
Sources
Here's How Colours Really Affect Our Brain And Body According to Science
Colour and Polymer Science | Research Area | PhD - University of Leeds
Advances in Color Science: From Color Perception to Color Metrics and its Applications in Illuminated Environments
Color and emotion: effects of hue, saturation, and brightness
