Printable Chromotherapy Chart: Healing Light Color Guide
Author: Ian C. Langtree - View Credentials
Published: 21 Aug 2023 - Updated: 13 Nov 2026
Publication Type: Charts, Graphs, Tables
Table of Contents:
Synopsis - Definition - Overview - FAQs - Insights, Updates - Related Content
Synopsis
This information presents a printable chromotherapy color chart that sets out the colors used in light and color therapy and what each is traditionally associated with. It is a companion to a longer article on chromotherapy, which explains that Ayurvedic tradition describes seven main chakras, or spiritual centers, along the spine, each tied to a color, a function and an organ or body system. The chart is offered as a single image that can be printed at home, with simple printing instructions for Mac, Windows and Linux. It is a handy reference for people who use colored lighting for relaxation or mood at home, in spas, saunas or sensory rooms, including seniors and people with disabilities, though it describes a complementary practice and not a proven medical treatment.
At a Glance
- 1 - On a Mac, the print shortcut is Command and P.
- 2 - On Windows and Linux, the print shortcut is Ctrl and P.
- 3 - The chart can also be printed from the browser menu by choosing File and then Print.
- 4 - Before printing, the print window lets you choose the destination printer and adjust settings such as paper size and color.
Topic Definition
- Chromotherapy
Chromotherapy, also called color therapy or colorology, is a complementary practice that uses colored light or color in the surroundings with the aim of improving mood, energy and general well-being. It is based on the traditional belief that each color of the visible spectrum corresponds to a particular energy center, or chakra, and to certain organs and functions of the body. Chromotherapy is widely used in spas, saunas and wellness products, but it is not supported by strong scientific evidence and is not a substitute for medical treatment.
Overview
Our printable chromotherapy healing light color chart below is from our chromotherapy: lighting color therapy for health page which also explains what chromotherapy is, and describes that in Ayurvedic medicine the body has seven (7) main chakras, which are spiritual centers located along the human spine that are associated with a color, function and organ or bodily system.
To print the above chart click "File" and then "Print". Or, use a keyboard shortcut:
Mac: Command-key + p
Windows and Linux: Ctrl + p
In the window that appears, select the destination and change your preferred print settings.
Click "Print".
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the seven chakra colors?
In the common system they are red for the root, orange for the sacral, yellow for the solar plexus, green for the heart, blue for the throat, indigo for the third eye and violet for the crown.
Is chromotherapy scientifically proven?
No, there is no strong clinical evidence that chromotherapy treats illness. Studies do show that color and light can influence mood and alertness.
Is chromotherapy the same as light therapy?
No, medical light therapy uses specific wavelengths or bright white light for proven purposes, such as treating newborn jaundice, seasonal depression and some skin conditions. Chromotherapy is a complementary wellness practice.
What is red light used for in chromotherapy?
Red is traditionally linked with energy, warmth and circulation, and is used when a stimulating effect is wanted.
What is blue light used for in chromotherapy?
Blue is traditionally linked with calm, communication and rest, and is often chosen for relaxation.
Is chromotherapy safe?
Soft colored lighting is safe for most people. Anyone with photosensitive epilepsy, migraine or an eye condition should avoid flashing or very bright lights and ask a doctor first.
Where is chromotherapy commonly used?
It is common in saunas, spa baths, steam showers, massage rooms and multisensory rooms, and in home mood lighting.
Can I print the chart in black and white?
You can, but the colors are the point of the chart, so a color printer gives a far more useful copy.
Insights, Analysis, and Developments
Editorial Note: Color has an undeniable effect on how a room feels, and that is reason enough for many people to enjoy colored lighting in a bath, sauna or quiet corner of the house. It is worth keeping the claims in proportion, though. Chromotherapy draws on traditional ideas about chakras and energy, and it has not been shown in sound clinical trials to treat disease. That is quite different from the medical uses of light that are well proven, such as blue light for newborn jaundice and bright light boxes for seasonal depression. Used as a pleasant aid to relaxation, a color chart like this one does no harm - but it should never replace care from a doctor, and people with epilepsy or migraine should be cautious with flashing or intense colored lights.
Author Credentials: Ian C. Langtree is a writer, editor, and the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, which he established in 2004 as one of the longest-running independent resources for disability news and information. Over more than two decades, he has written and edited thousands of articles on disability rights, health, accessibility, and assistive technology. Drawing on a global perspective shaped by extensive travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed advocate of the Social Model of Disability, the framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that focuses on removing societal barriers rather than on individual impairments. His writing is grounded in that framework and in a lasting commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.