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Which colour should you wear today? In Vedic astrology, every day of the week is ruled by one of the planets, and each planet has its own lucky colours. Wearing the right colour on the right day is believed to bring that planet's positive energy into your life, whether it's calm, courage, wisdom, love or discipline.
This guide gives you the lucky colour for each day of the week at a glance, explains why, and links to a detailed guide for every day, complete with outfit ideas.
Lucky colours for each day of the week: quick chart
| Day | Hindi name | Ruling planet | Lucky colours | Deity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Ravivar | Sun (Surya) | Orange, golden, red, copper | Surya Dev |
| Monday | Somvar | Moon (Chandra) | White, cream, silver, light blue | Lord Shiva |
| Tuesday | Mangalvar | Mars (Mangal) | Red, maroon, orange, coral | Lord Hanuman |
| Wednesday | Budhvar | Mercury (Budh) | Green (all shades) | Lord Ganesha |
| Thursday | Guruvar | Jupiter (Guru) | Yellow, golden, mustard | Lord Vishnu |
| Friday | Shukravar | Venus (Shukra) | White, pink, pastels | Goddess Lakshmi |
| Saturday | Shanivar | Saturn (Shani) | Black, navy, dark blue | Shani Dev |
Why is each day linked to a colour?
In Vedic astrology, the seven days of the week are named after seven of the Navagraha (the nine celestial influences): the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. The same idea runs through many languages. Sunday is the “Sun day”, Monday the “Moon day”, and Saturday “Saturn's day”, just as Ravivar, Somvar and Shanivar are in Hindi.
Each planet is associated with particular qualities, gemstones and colours. Wearing a planet's colour on its day is believed to strengthen its positive influence, which is why many families still follow day-wise colours for clothing, prayers and fasting.
Day-wise colours and their meaning
Sunday: orange, golden and red
Ruled by the Sun, the king of the planets. Sunday's colours stand for confidence, leadership and vitality, and are traditionally worn when offering water to the rising Sun. Read the full Sunday colour guide →
Monday: white, cream and silver
Ruled by the Moon, which governs the mind and emotions. White brings calm and clarity to the start of the week, and is the traditional colour for Lord Shiva and the Somvar fast. Read the full Monday colour guide →
Tuesday: red and maroon
Ruled by Mars, the red planet of courage and energy. Red is worn to boost confidence and to honour Lord Hanuman. Read the full Tuesday colour guide →
Wednesday: green
Ruled by Mercury, the planet of intelligence, communication and business. Every shade of green counts, from mint to olive, and green durva grass is offered to Lord Ganesha. Read the full Wednesday colour guide →
Thursday: yellow
Ruled by Jupiter (Guru), the planet of wisdom and prosperity. Yellow is worn for Lord Vishnu, the Brihaspativar fast, and by many devotees of Sai Baba. Read the full Thursday colour guide →
Friday: white, pink and pastels
Ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty and luxury. Soft, bright colours are worn to attract harmony and prosperity, and to honour Goddess Lakshmi. Read the full Friday colour guide →
Saturday: black and navy
Ruled by Saturn (Shani), the planet of discipline and karma. Saturday is the one day astrology actively recommends black, traditionally worn to please Shani Dev. Read the full Saturday colour guide →
How to follow day-wise colours in everyday life
- Start with one piece. You don't need a full outfit in the day's colour. A tee, a cap or a bracelet is enough.
- Build a small “week wardrobe”. Seven tees, one in each day's colour, make following the chart effortless.
- Use neutrals as your base. Black, off-white and grey sweatpants go with almost every day's colour. (Keep black away from Sunday and Monday if you're following tradition closely.)
- Save it for important days. Many people simply wear the day's colour for interviews, exams, meetings or prayers.
Frequently asked questions
Which colour should I wear on which day?
Sunday: orange or golden. Monday: white. Tuesday: red. Wednesday: green. Thursday: yellow. Friday: white or pink. Saturday: black or navy.
Which colour is lucky today?
It depends on the day: find today in the chart above. Each day's colour comes from the planet that rules it in Vedic astrology.
On which day should we wear black?
Saturday is the day for black in Vedic astrology, as it's Saturn's colour. Many astrologers suggest avoiding black on other days, especially Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Which day is white lucky?
White is lucky on Monday (for the Moon) and Friday (for Venus).
Is day-wise colour astrology scientific?
No. It's a traditional belief system with deep cultural roots in India, not a scientific practice. Many people follow it because it's meaningful to them, and because it's a fun, simple way to plan what to wear.
Note: colour astrology is a traditional belief system rather than a science. Wear what makes you feel confident — on any day of the week.
7 DAYS, 7 COLOURS
Read Each Day's Colour Guide
Every guide includes outfit ideas and a shop edit in that day's colours.
