The Life-Changing Magic Of Colour
(And Why It’s Your Secret Weapon For Manifesting!)
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The first time I went back to London after moving to the countryside, I noticed something I’d been oblivious to in the 22 years I spent living there:
Nearly every single person in the tube carriage I was in was wearing black. Or grey. Or really dark blue.
There was so little colour.
No wonder everyone looked so fucking miserable!
And no wonder that most people are stuck in the same patterns, repeating the same day over and over, wondering why nothing ever changes.
And I get it. I was the same.
For most of my life I was addicted to black. Anything too colourful made me shudder—it screamed “attention” and that was something I had subconsciously tried to avoid, while at the same time I wanted so desperately to be seen. (I know, it’s a bit messed up.)
But when I began introducing more colour into my life, something switched.
My energy shifted. And my whole identity went with it.
I started manifesting things that had once seemed impossible:
• Selling my artwork around the world
• Getting published in my favourite magazines
• Speaking on podcasts and radio
And even buying my dream home—the one I had visualised since I was about 6 years old, with roses around the door and everything.
Here’s what I know: the colours you wear, surround yourself with, and even the ones you avoid like the plague, are shaping your mood, your subconscious, and your energy—and by extension, your life.
Once you know how to use colour intentionally, you can literally re-design your reality.
So if things aren’t quite how you want them to be, read on…
WTF Does ‘Manifest With Colour’ Even Mean?
The idea for manifesting with colour came to me during a meditation (I know, right?). It’s about seeing colour in terms of frequency not just aesthetics, and using it as data, not decoration.
I’ve always had a kind of sixth sense when it comes to colour—an innate artistic ability and over 25 years working in various areas of design has only heightened it.
I’ve somehow always known that there’s more to colour than meets the eye.
Yet I was a complete ‘blackaholic’.
Manifesting with colour is about using different hues on an energetic level to align your subconscious mind, your emotions and your physical body with what you desire.
Every colour has its own “vibe” (or frequency). For example:
Red is stimulating, energising, and associated with action.
Green represents growth, balance, and abundance.
Yellow boosts confidence, mental clarity, and learning.
Blue aids communication and instils trust.
When you consciously bring certain colours into your energy field, you’re telling your subconscious: this is who I am now, and this is the energy I’m aligned with.
Why Colour Beats The Usual Manifestation Methods
Most manifestation advice has one big problem: it’s too much “doing,” not enough “being.”
Vision boards lose their charm once you’ve made them.
Affirmations can feel fake if deep down you don’t believe them.
Endless rituals leave you frustrated when desires don’t magically appear.
Colour works better than any of these because it bypasses the mental chatter and goes straight to your emotional body.
Colour skips the middleman. It works instantly on your nervous system, subconscious, and energy field. When you change your colours you literally change your state of being.
You don’t have to set aside time in your already busy schedule, and you don’t have to try.
That makes manifestation feel natural—not forced.
3 Ways Colour Makes You A Manifesting Beast
Here are three powerful reasons to start working with colour today:
1. It Can Rewire Your Subconscious
Your subconscious mind is calling the shots, whether you like it or not. The colours you’ve loved or hated since childhood reveal a lot about your inner programming.
Take my story: When I was 10 we had a banana-yellow car. I hated it. I felt like everyone was staring and laughing every time we went out. My subconscious decided yellow = embarrassment, so I avoided it for years.
Later, I reframed yellow as confidence and wisdom. Suddenly, wearing yellow shifted how I saw myself and how others responded to me.
👉 Try this: Think about which colours you’ve resisted. What memories are tied to them? How could you rewrite that story so the colour supports you instead of holding you back?
2. It Shifts Your Energy
Ever feel frazzled or like a shaken can of Red Bull? That’s your energy state — and colour can flip the switch instantly.
Hyper? Surround yourself with cool tones like sage, light blue, or soft grey.
Low energy? Bring in vibrant reds, oranges, or hot pinks.
Flighty and a bit ADHD? Try grounding neutrals like taupe, earthy browns, or charcoal.
Notice how colours actually make you feel, not what looks priddy on your Pinterest board.
👉 Try this: Next time you feel off, reach for a different coloured top, or change your phone or desktop background. Or if you have time, try one of my colour activations. Notice how your energy shifts within minutes.
3. It Tunes Into The Frequency Of What You Want
Manifestation works on frequency. If you want to hear “Dream Life FM” but you’re tuned to “Sad Sack Radio,” nothing will change until you turn the dial.
When you intentionally surround yourself with colours that match the energy of your goals, you tune into that channel.
For example:
I wear more green and gold when working on abundance and money flow.
A burnt orange wall in my office space keeps my creativity fired up and makes work feel like fun.
👉 Try this: Ask yourself: what colours represent the feeling of the goal you’re calling in? Love, calm, creativity, money? Then bring those shades into your daily space. If you need some help check out this post.
How To Start Using Colour Today
Here’s your starter kit for manifesting with colour:
Pick one intention (e.g. more money, more calm, more love).
Choose a colour that represents that intention to you.
Bring it into your world — wear it, paint it, light a candle, set your phone wallpaper.
Notice the shift in your energy, your mood, and even the opportunities that come your way.
It really is that simple.
Fade to black…
Colour isn’t just pretty — it’s practical magic. It reprograms your subconscious, shifts your energy, and helps you align with the life you actually want to live.
No weird rituals required.
My own transformation from ‘blackaholic’ to colour-conscious manifestor didn’t just change my wardrobe, it changed my whole life.
And the beauty of colour is that it’s available everywhere, all the time. Find a colour, sit with it a while and let the energy work its magic.
Kx
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I’m an artist, designer, founder of Chromagik, and creatrix of Hue-man Design™ —the colour-based system helping Gen X women reclaim their soul identity and become unf*ckwithable so that they can manifest their Ideal Reality.