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What's Your Lucky Colour for the Year of the Dog?
Decorate with your Chinese Zodiac animal's lucky colours for good fortune all year round
Niki Bruce
9 February 2018
Houzz Contributor. Editor and Journalist for over 20 years. This is where I let my inner-homeowner run free!
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For those of us welcoming the Lunar New Year, colours like red and gold, or orange and yellow are ‘lucky’ colours. Sometimes, however, those generic lucky colours may not match our Chinese Zodiac animal. In order to welcome the most luck for the Year of the Dog, we need to wear and decorate with the colours that will bring us good fortune.
Special lucky colours for the Year of the Dog in 2018
The Dog in the Chinese zodiac is a strong Earth element, and 2018 is also an Earth year, which means it’s a ‘double Earth year’, says geomancy app Karmaweather. In order to maximise your luck for the year, it’s a good idea to balance out the Earth (elements). Feng shui consultant Adelina Pang advises using Wood (green and turquoise) and Water (blue, black and grey) colours.
The Dog in the Chinese zodiac is a strong Earth element, and 2018 is also an Earth year, which means it’s a ‘double Earth year’, says geomancy app Karmaweather. In order to maximise your luck for the year, it’s a good idea to balance out the Earth (elements). Feng shui consultant Adelina Pang advises using Wood (green and turquoise) and Water (blue, black and grey) colours.
If you are gunning to collect as much good fortune as possible, think about repainting your home in shades of green and blue, with touches of black.
The Dog
Year of birth: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Lucky colours: yellow, beige, purple-red
People born in the year of the Dog are considered to be reliable, loyal and quite determined. Generally, if it’s your year (for example if you’re a Dog in the Year of the Dog), you’re not expected to receive a lot of luck.
For 2018, the tradition rings true; Dogs will have to deal with hidden dangers and plans that don’t quite pan out, says Nippon Paint’s feng shui master in its Colours of Fortune 2018. Be careful when it comes to investments and keep an eye on your health.
Year of birth: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Lucky colours: yellow, beige, purple-red
People born in the year of the Dog are considered to be reliable, loyal and quite determined. Generally, if it’s your year (for example if you’re a Dog in the Year of the Dog), you’re not expected to receive a lot of luck.
For 2018, the tradition rings true; Dogs will have to deal with hidden dangers and plans that don’t quite pan out, says Nippon Paint’s feng shui master in its Colours of Fortune 2018. Be careful when it comes to investments and keep an eye on your health.
Happy-go-lucky yellow
There are so many shades to choose from, but a very popular accent colour is a strong cheerful shade like Dulux Lemon Zest. Yellow is a great way to brighten up a space and especially good for kitchens and kids’ rooms.
Enliven Your Space With Yellow
There are so many shades to choose from, but a very popular accent colour is a strong cheerful shade like Dulux Lemon Zest. Yellow is a great way to brighten up a space and especially good for kitchens and kids’ rooms.
Enliven Your Space With Yellow
Beautiful beige
Beige sometimes gets a bad name, but modern shades of this colour range from barely-there tints to some deeper, smokey colours. Use tone-on-tone shades of beige to create and elegant look.
Beige sometimes gets a bad name, but modern shades of this colour range from barely-there tints to some deeper, smokey colours. Use tone-on-tone shades of beige to create and elegant look.
Punchy purple-red
I’m totally in love with the strong purple-red-maroon-burgundy shade that’s trending right now. If these colours are too bright for you, get them cut with either white – for a lighter version – or black, for a more muted look.
I’m totally in love with the strong purple-red-maroon-burgundy shade that’s trending right now. If these colours are too bright for you, get them cut with either white – for a lighter version – or black, for a more muted look.
The Pig
Year of birth: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Lucky colours: yellow, brown, black
Despite what lots of people think of pigs, they’re actually very intelligent, and Pigs are considered calm, compassionate and kind. This year is going to be a great one for Pigs where chances for promotions are good. But on the personal relationship front, expect complications.
Year of birth: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Lucky colours: yellow, brown, black
Despite what lots of people think of pigs, they’re actually very intelligent, and Pigs are considered calm, compassionate and kind. This year is going to be a great one for Pigs where chances for promotions are good. But on the personal relationship front, expect complications.
Mellowed-out yellow
This lovely, soft Cultured Pearl colour is almost like a washed-out gold. Use layers of pale yellow to build up texture and details.
This lovely, soft Cultured Pearl colour is almost like a washed-out gold. Use layers of pale yellow to build up texture and details.
Black is not basic
You can rely on black to add drama and detail to your decor. Go for enamel black accessories with a high shine to really stand out. You can add black to just about any colour scheme, but when you pair it with brown – another lucky colour for Pigs – the result is elegant and luxe.
You can rely on black to add drama and detail to your decor. Go for enamel black accessories with a high shine to really stand out. You can add black to just about any colour scheme, but when you pair it with brown – another lucky colour for Pigs – the result is elegant and luxe.
The Rat
Year of birth: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Lucky colours: yellow, blue, greenish-yellow
Rats are smart, hardworking and self-disciplined. This year is a good one for Rats as many around you have your best interests at heart, and if you keep an eye on your finances, you’ll be lucky. Older Rats however, need to keep an eye on their health.
Year of birth: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Lucky colours: yellow, blue, greenish-yellow
Rats are smart, hardworking and self-disciplined. This year is a good one for Rats as many around you have your best interests at heart, and if you keep an eye on your finances, you’ll be lucky. Older Rats however, need to keep an eye on their health.
Beautiful blues
Where do we start with blue? There are a myriad shades available from grey-blues to bright blues, from green-blues to black-blues.
10 ways to bring blues into the bedroom
Where do we start with blue? There are a myriad shades available from grey-blues to bright blues, from green-blues to black-blues.
10 ways to bring blues into the bedroom
Gorgeous greenish-yellow
You know that colour that’s not quite lime green, and not quite yellow? It’s called ‘chartreuse’ and has returned as a super hip shade. It plays well with blue and black.
You know that colour that’s not quite lime green, and not quite yellow? It’s called ‘chartreuse’ and has returned as a super hip shade. It plays well with blue and black.
The Ox
Year of birth: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1972, 1985, 1997, 2009
Lucky colours: brown, green, red
It’s not going to be a great year for the Ox. You have to be extremely careful with your money, particularly when it comes to investments. But since Oxen are responsible and determined, this shouldn’t be too hard. Don’t overthink things; work hard and you’ll be given a helping hand when you need it.
Year of birth: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1972, 1985, 1997, 2009
Lucky colours: brown, green, red
It’s not going to be a great year for the Ox. You have to be extremely careful with your money, particularly when it comes to investments. But since Oxen are responsible and determined, this shouldn’t be too hard. Don’t overthink things; work hard and you’ll be given a helping hand when you need it.
Bouncing brown
Brown used to be so tak glam (not glamorous), but that’s all changed now. You can go all-out and double down on layers of various brown hues as long as they have the same tone. For example, if the brown has strong yellow tone; don’t match it with brown-red, or brown-green. The easiest way is to select a brown and then create lighter versions by mixing in different amounts of white.
Brown used to be so tak glam (not glamorous), but that’s all changed now. You can go all-out and double down on layers of various brown hues as long as they have the same tone. For example, if the brown has strong yellow tone; don’t match it with brown-red, or brown-green. The easiest way is to select a brown and then create lighter versions by mixing in different amounts of white.
Radical red
Adding red to your home if you are an Ox will bring double the luck. Red works best as a contrast colour. Finding the ‘right’ red can be as hard as finding the right red lipstick, but once once you find it, you’ll love it forever. I know a beauty expert who took her favourite lipstick shade to a paint supplier to find a shade she wanted for her kitchen!
Adding red to your home if you are an Ox will bring double the luck. Red works best as a contrast colour. Finding the ‘right’ red can be as hard as finding the right red lipstick, but once once you find it, you’ll love it forever. I know a beauty expert who took her favourite lipstick shade to a paint supplier to find a shade she wanted for her kitchen!
Graphic green
Adding green to your home is super easy – just bring in plants! But if you’re a bit of a ‘brown thumb’ like me, it might be better to paint something green. The greens I like are more teal but a clear pretty green (think of Granny Smith apples) is super modern and looks great with brown too.
Adding green to your home is super easy – just bring in plants! But if you’re a bit of a ‘brown thumb’ like me, it might be better to paint something green. The greens I like are more teal but a clear pretty green (think of Granny Smith apples) is super modern and looks great with brown too.
The Tiger
Year of birth: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Lucky colours: pink, teal, beige
When I think of Tigers, I think of fire colours like red and gold, but for the Year of the Dog, Tigers should choose calmer colours.
Tigers are generally thrill-seekers, confident and good at their jobs, and their luck is not expected to be so great. There will lots of obstacles to overcome so jiayou (keep going)!
Year of birth: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Lucky colours: pink, teal, beige
When I think of Tigers, I think of fire colours like red and gold, but for the Year of the Dog, Tigers should choose calmer colours.
Tigers are generally thrill-seekers, confident and good at their jobs, and their luck is not expected to be so great. There will lots of obstacles to overcome so jiayou (keep going)!
Punchy pink
Pink isn’t just soft and pastel; don’t forget about vibrant versions like magenta and fuchsia. Mix it with calming beige for the best of both worlds.
Pink isn’t just soft and pastel; don’t forget about vibrant versions like magenta and fuchsia. Mix it with calming beige for the best of both worlds.
Terrific teal
I really, really love teal. It’s the perfect combination of blue and green – extra lucky for the Year of the Dog – and is a soothing shade that is easy on the eyes. It comes in a range of shades, so there’s sure to be one that suits your interior.
I really, really love teal. It’s the perfect combination of blue and green – extra lucky for the Year of the Dog – and is a soothing shade that is easy on the eyes. It comes in a range of shades, so there’s sure to be one that suits your interior.
The Rabbit
Year of birth: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Lucky colours: Green, aqua, blue
The Year of the Dog is a good one for Rabbits, as long as they play to their strengths of having patience and being skilful. You have to work for your luck and not be too picky. Be nicer to those around you and wait for good things to come to you.
Year of birth: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Lucky colours: Green, aqua, blue
The Year of the Dog is a good one for Rabbits, as long as they play to their strengths of having patience and being skilful. You have to work for your luck and not be too picky. Be nicer to those around you and wait for good things to come to you.
Audacious aqua
Like teal, aqua – short for aquamarine – is a colour that sometimes confuses people. Is it blue? Is it green? Is it blue-green? The true aquamarine stone is actually a light blue. I think of it as being a light blue with a touch of green. However you describe it, aqua is a great colour for decor as it’s soothing yet able to brighten rooms.
Like teal, aqua – short for aquamarine – is a colour that sometimes confuses people. Is it blue? Is it green? Is it blue-green? The true aquamarine stone is actually a light blue. I think of it as being a light blue with a touch of green. However you describe it, aqua is a great colour for decor as it’s soothing yet able to brighten rooms.
The Dragon
Year of birth: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Lucky colours: Purple, pink, white
Everyone wants a Dragon in their family – the last Year of the Dragon (2012) saw a boom in babies born in Singapore. If you are a Dragon, you are intelligent, charismatic, keen and a risk-taker. Unfortunately this year will not be a great one for you. You’ll have a hard time making money, and you might actually suffer a major loss so don’t make big investments and only work with things you know.
Year of birth: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Lucky colours: Purple, pink, white
Everyone wants a Dragon in their family – the last Year of the Dragon (2012) saw a boom in babies born in Singapore. If you are a Dragon, you are intelligent, charismatic, keen and a risk-taker. Unfortunately this year will not be a great one for you. You’ll have a hard time making money, and you might actually suffer a major loss so don’t make big investments and only work with things you know.
White is always right
White is white is white, right? No! There are also hundreds of shades of white. You can go with a true bright white, particularly for moulding, but think about adding a tiny bit of yellow, or green, or black as true white can look harsh and clinical. When looking at paint colour palettes, you’ll find lots of shades described as ‘whites’ but are actually a white base mixed with other colour pigments. To get even lighter versions, ask for a tester at 50 per cent – a half shade – or even 25 per cent, a quarter shade.
8 white paints that show which white is right
White is white is white, right? No! There are also hundreds of shades of white. You can go with a true bright white, particularly for moulding, but think about adding a tiny bit of yellow, or green, or black as true white can look harsh and clinical. When looking at paint colour palettes, you’ll find lots of shades described as ‘whites’ but are actually a white base mixed with other colour pigments. To get even lighter versions, ask for a tester at 50 per cent – a half shade – or even 25 per cent, a quarter shade.
8 white paints that show which white is right
The Snake
Year of birth: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Lucky colours: grey, lilac, black
The year is not going to be so good for Snakes. Although you are smart, intuitive and responsible, this year is going to make you feel uncertain about your decisions. On top of that, you will be prone to mood swings so make careful choices. Surround yourself with as many of your lucky colours as you can.
Year of birth: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Lucky colours: grey, lilac, black
The year is not going to be so good for Snakes. Although you are smart, intuitive and responsible, this year is going to make you feel uncertain about your decisions. On top of that, you will be prone to mood swings so make careful choices. Surround yourself with as many of your lucky colours as you can.
Gregarious grey
Grey has really come up tops in interiors as it is an elegant colour that behaves like a neutral.
Grey can be tinted with green, blue, yellow or red. Try a tone-on-tone palette via different finishes like a matte light grey wall with high-gloss enamel charcoal grey for moulding and doors.
Grey has really come up tops in interiors as it is an elegant colour that behaves like a neutral.
Grey can be tinted with green, blue, yellow or red. Try a tone-on-tone palette via different finishes like a matte light grey wall with high-gloss enamel charcoal grey for moulding and doors.
Lovely lilac
Lilac is a lighter shade of purple with a pink base. Stronger, candy lilac looks fabulous with grey. Lilac is a fantastic way to brighten up a little girl’s bedroom. These ‘candy’ colours are stronger versions of pastel shades and look lovely in high-gloss paint.
Lilac is a lighter shade of purple with a pink base. Stronger, candy lilac looks fabulous with grey. Lilac is a fantastic way to brighten up a little girl’s bedroom. These ‘candy’ colours are stronger versions of pastel shades and look lovely in high-gloss paint.
The Horse
Year of birth: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Lucky colours: Orange, yellow, pale blue
Those born in the Year of the Horse are energetic, passionate and decisive. Horses will have plenty of opportunities to improve their careers this year.
Year of birth: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Lucky colours: Orange, yellow, pale blue
Those born in the Year of the Horse are energetic, passionate and decisive. Horses will have plenty of opportunities to improve their careers this year.
Original orange
Orange has been having a really good run lately; it’s been a trending colour for fashion and interior design. Apart from crayon-bright orange, there are earthy hues like ochre which looks great with yellow and pale blue. What a good way to have all three of your lucky together in one scheme!
Orange has been having a really good run lately; it’s been a trending colour for fashion and interior design. Apart from crayon-bright orange, there are earthy hues like ochre which looks great with yellow and pale blue. What a good way to have all three of your lucky together in one scheme!
The Goat
Year of birth: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Lucky colours: ochre, beige, yellow
Poor Goats, the year isn’t going to be easy for you. Although Goats are hardworking and enthusiastic, this year they’re going to experience bad health and issues at work. Oh, don’t upset the women in your life, instead, find some female friends who are Rats or Pigs – they’ll bring you luck!
Year of birth: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Lucky colours: ochre, beige, yellow
Poor Goats, the year isn’t going to be easy for you. Although Goats are hardworking and enthusiastic, this year they’re going to experience bad health and issues at work. Oh, don’t upset the women in your life, instead, find some female friends who are Rats or Pigs – they’ll bring you luck!
Omnipotent ochre
Ochre, used since prehistoric times, includes yellow ochre and red ochre, both great colours to add to your home for a warm, rustic feeling.
Ochre, used since prehistoric times, includes yellow ochre and red ochre, both great colours to add to your home for a warm, rustic feeling.
The Monkey
Year of birth: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Lucky colours: purple, yellow, white
The Year of the Dog will be a good one for Monkeys. You’ll have lots of chances to socialise, and it’s a good time to embark on new things and upgrade your skills.
Year of birth: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Lucky colours: purple, yellow, white
The Year of the Dog will be a good one for Monkeys. You’ll have lots of chances to socialise, and it’s a good time to embark on new things and upgrade your skills.
Powerful purple
The colour of royalty and sports teams, purple is a punchy addition to your home. Complement purple with yellow and white for a look that’s vibrant and fun.
The colour of royalty and sports teams, purple is a punchy addition to your home. Complement purple with yellow and white for a look that’s vibrant and fun.
The Rooster
Year of birth: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Lucky colours: Yellow, beige, mint green
Oh dear, Roosters had a bad run in 2017 and this year is not looking any different.
Roosters are efficient, have lots of energy and can generally talk the hind leg off a donkey (I should know, since I’m a Rooster), but they need to shut up, be patient and stop being so fussy.
Year of birth: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Lucky colours: Yellow, beige, mint green
Oh dear, Roosters had a bad run in 2017 and this year is not looking any different.
Roosters are efficient, have lots of energy and can generally talk the hind leg off a donkey (I should know, since I’m a Rooster), but they need to shut up, be patient and stop being so fussy.
Marvelous mint green
Mint green is a refreshing, frothy shade that looks great with black, white and yellow. Perfect in the tropics.
Lessons from 5 homes that do mint in a fresh way
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Mint green is a refreshing, frothy shade that looks great with black, white and yellow. Perfect in the tropics.
Lessons from 5 homes that do mint in a fresh way
TELL US
Do you believe in lucky colours? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
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