What Are Libra’s Lucky Colors?

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Discover Libra’s most powerful color palette (and which colors to avoid)

Co-authored by Annabelle Reyes Reviewed by Stina Garbis

Last Updated: April 8, 2025 Fact Checked

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Libra’s Best Colors

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Colors to Avoid

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Using Libra’s Lucky Colors

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Libra Crystals & Birthstones

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Libra Traits & Fast Facts

Are you a sociable, kindhearted Libra looking for more info on your lucky colors? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Libras tend to resonate with an airy, pastel color palette of light pinks, blues, greens, and lavenders. We’ve compiled a complete guide on these cheerful colors, including why they work so well for Libras. We’ll also go over which colors to avoid if you’re a Libra, and how to incorporate your lucky colors into your daily life, so keep reading!

Libra Power Colors

Libra’s lucky color is pink. This pleasant hue is associated with compassion, kindness, and beauty, which goes along perfectly with Libra’s energy. Calming light blue, balancing pastel green, tranquil lavender, and clarifying white are also powerful colors for Libra.

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Libra’s Best Colors

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Libra is ruled by Venus, planet of love and beauty.^{[1]
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Research source} With this in mind, it’s no surprise that pink is one of Libra’s luckiest colors! Pink enhances many of Libra’s natural strengths, including compassion, kindness, and playfulness.^{[2]
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Research source} It also balances the heart chakra, promotes friendliness, and brings a warm, nurturing aura, which aligns perfectly with Libra’s energy!
Libras are known for being calm and fair. They’re committed to maintaining harmony in all situations, which makes them very easygoing and accommodating.^{[3]
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Research source} Light blue tones symbolize trustworthiness and bring a soothing effect to every situation, making them the perfect complement to Libra’s tranquil, peacekeeping energy.^{[4]
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Considering their official symbol, The Scales, it’s no surprise that Libras are all about balance and harmony.^{[5]
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Research source} Similarly, light green hues have a balancing, revitalizing energy. They also bring order and harmony to chaotic environments.^{[6]
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Research source} This makes pastel green the perfect color for Libras!
Lavender is the perfect combination of two of Libra’s other power colors, pink and light blue. Like pink, lavender carries a loving, warmhearted energy, which enhances Libra’s naturally caring qualities. And, like light blue, lavender promotes tranquility and calm, which goes along nicely with Libra’s personality.^{[7]
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Research source} With all of this in mind, it’s no surprise that lavender is such a powerful color for Libra.
As an air sign, Libra is most comfortable in the realm of the mind, and they’re known for being intellectual, fair-minded, and objective.^{[8]
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Research source} The color white is thought to purify the mind, and it also symbolizes clarity, simplicity, and introspection. This makes it a powerful color for Libras, and for air signs in general.^{[9]
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Colors to Avoid if You’re a Libra

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Red Libras feel best in calm, tranquil environments, and they tend to go with the flow, rather than asserting themselves. The intense, bold energy of bright red tends to be pretty out of alignment with Libra’s easygoing vibe, so it’s best to avoid this vibrant hue.^{[10]
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- This goes for super very bright or neon colors, in general. They tend to overwhelm Libras, who prefer calmer, less saturated tones.^{[11]
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Orange symbolizes optimism, enthusiasm, and unbridled energy.^{[12]
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Research source} Although these traits can be positives, they tend to be at odds with Libra’s low-key, go-with-the-flow energy. Libras seek out harmony and equilibrium in all things, and they never want to rock the boat. With this in mind, the chaotic energy of orange can be a bit off-putting and destabilizing for them.
Brown tones are associated with earthy, grounding energy.^{[13]
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Research source} Air sign Libra, on the other hand, hates to be “grounded” or tied down to anything. Their opinions, desires, and even their personalities can change with the wind, and they need to feel free to explore the various facets of themselves to be happy.^{[15]
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Research source} As a result, brown and other neutral hues are not the best choices for Libras.
The color black is associated with protection, power, and authority, which are definitely positives.^{[16]
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Research source} Libras, however, tend be a bit indecisive and hesitant to take the lead, preferring instead to let others make the important calls.^{[17]
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Research source} As a result, the intense, authoritative energy of black can be a bit overwhelming and out of alignment for them.

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Using Libra’s Lucky Colors

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Wear clothes and accessories in the Libra color palette. When you’re shopping for clothes or accessories, opt for pieces in light pinks, blues, greens, and lavenders. Since these colors are so aligned with your easygoing, loving, and balanced energy, you’ll feel extra comfortable and peaceful wearing them!
- Consider picking specific colors based on the effect you’re hoping for. For example:
  - If you’re going on a date and you’re hoping to tap into your Venusian loving and open-hearted side, try wearing some pink pieces or accessories.
  - If you’re dealing with a chaotic environment and you’re in need of some calming energy, incorporate light blue or green tones into your outfit.
  - If you have a big work or school project coming up and you want to enhance your mental clarity, try going for an all-white ensemble.
The cheerful pastel hues in the Libra color palette work very well in makeup looks. Create a rosy, romantic look with pink shimmery eyeshadows, blush, and lipgloss. Or, opt for a calming, peaceful look with pastel green eyeshadow or a subtle swipe of light blue eyeliner. It’s entirely up to you!
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Decorate your home or workspace with your power colors. Since they’re ruled by Venus, planet of beauty, Libras have a special eye for decor, and the aesthetics of their environments are especially important to them.^{[18]
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Research source} As a result, Libras may find it especially fun and worthwhile to adorn their living spaces with their lucky colors. Here are some ideas to try out:
- To promote a calm, peaceful environment in your bedroom, consider painting your walls light blue or getting a light blue duvet cover for your bed.
- To encourage balance and harmony in your work life, try decorating your home office with light green accents, or bring a few light green decorative pieces to your office at work.
- To amp up your loving, caring energy, consider decorating your living room with pink accents, or even purchasing a piece of pink furniture. It’s definitely a statement piece, but you can never go wrong with a pink couch!

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Libra Crystals & Birthstones

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With its beautiful pink hue and connections to the heart chakra, rose quartz is the perfect crystal for Libra. Wear rose quartz jewelry, carry the crystal in your pocket, or display it in your home to bring a compassionate, peaceful energy to your life!
Like rose quartz, rhodochrosite activates the heart chakra and encourages loving feelings. It also features several gorgeous shades of pink and streaks of white, two powerful colors for Libras.^{[19]
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Aquamarine comes in various blue and green shades. This powerful crystal is thought to bring soothing, clarifying, and healing energy, and it also helps you communicate more freely and honestly.^{[20]
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Research source} All of these qualities make aquamarine a wonderful stone for Libras!
Opal is Libra’s birthstone, so it’s no wonder that it's such a powerful crystal for Libras. Like the zodiac sign Libra itself, the gem opal is thought to be ruled by Venus. It also symbolizes balance, beauty, and love, which goes along perfectly with Libra’s energy.^{[21]
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Libra Traits & Fast Facts

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Libra key facts & traits
- Dates: September 23 – October 22
- Symbol: The Scales
- Element: Air
- Modality: Cardinal
- Ruling Planet: Venus
- Tarot Card: Justice
- Traits & characteristics: balanced, harmonious, fair, just, sociable, accommodating, diplomatic, kind, appreciative of beauty and aesthetics^{[22]
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- Famous Libras: Gwyneth Paltrow, Bella Hadid, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian, Will Smith, Cardi B, Dakota Johnson, Doja Cat, Donald Glover, Gwen Stefani, Jenna Ortega