To ancient people, the sky represented Yang energy - the energy of the wind, the clouds and life-sustaining air. They saw the Earth below them as Yin - a solid, nurturing, protective source of energy. Humans lived between these two forces with energies of their own, but were affected by everything around them. While both yin and yang energies are essential, too much of either one is believed to have negative effects. Feng Shui elements are considered to have the power to balance Yin and Yang energies.
Certain colors can cause us to have certain feelings. Feng Shui is thought to use the natural magic of colors to help improve your life. The main principle in using Feng Shui colors should be to achieve balance rather than excess.
Yin Energy
Think of yin energy as emerging from the earth. As yin energy moves up to the sky, it is believed to become more diffuse and dissipated. Yin energy is passive and dreamy. According to Feng Shui, colors like blue, white, pink, green and purple have yin energy.
Yang Energy
Yang colors tend to be those of the Fire and Wood elements. Feng Shui believes these are the colors that provide you the enthusiasm or the positive energy required for motivation. Colors like tan/beige, brown, red, mauve, maroon, lavender and gold are believed to have yang energy. Each color has significance and can be used in different combinations with Feng Shui elements for balancing the energy in your home.