When we crochet the Leo mandala, colors become rays of our inner sun. Some are bright and joyful, like midday. Others are deep and regal, like a purple mantle. Others are warm and cozy, like an embrace. And there are those that remind us: even the sun sets, making room for silence and order.
The Leo palette is sun, gold, joy, generosity — but also the earth that holds this light. It has neither the water of Cancer nor the air of Gemini. It has warmth that wants to be given.
I’ve grouped the colors to reflect different shades of radiance — from the midday sun to evening shadows. But of course, you can choose according to your own taste — take more or fewer shades, swap them around, add your own. Creativity begins where we allow ourselves to step away from the rules.
Group 1. Radiance and Joy
The brightest, sunniest, most golden colors. The moment when we feel energy and inspiration and want to shine — not for anyone, just because it’s light inside.
Gold — #FFD700
Pure, bright yellow. Like the sun at its zenith.
Amber — #FFA500
Warm, rich, honey-like. Late-day light — still golden, but softer.
Dark Gold — #B8860B
A restrained, deep shade. Gold that has become denser and calmer.
Rose Gold — #F0A8C6
Delicate yet festive. Morning light just gaining strength.
Flax — #F0E68C
Soft, muted yellow-green. Sunlight passing through thin fabric.
Group 2. Generosity and Warmth
Warm, rich, deep colors. Abundance. The desire to share — warmth, attention, joy, gifts.
Dark Orange — #FF8C00
Bright, energetic, with a slightly spicy note.
Tomato — #FF6347
Vibrant, juicy, almost red. The color of the heart — hot and real.
Chocolate — #D2691E
Warm, earthy, slightly sweet. A reliable and gentle shade.
Saddle Brown — #8B4513
Deep, noble brown. Like an old leather armchair — warmth that stays with you.
Ivory — #FFFAF0
Warm, almost white, with a hint of yellow. Light that doesn’t blind but soothes.
Group 3. Royalty and Dignity
Noble, deep shades. Leo is not only the sun but also the inner king or queen. Dignity, responsibility, maturity.
Purple — #800080
Imperial color. Strength that does not announce itself.
Medium Violet-Red — #C71585
Purple with a fiery note. Royalty that is not frozen but alive and breathing.
Dark Amethyst — #8B5A8B
Calm, deep violet-pink. The color of wisdom that comes with experience.
Group 4. Earth and Structure
Muted, brown, olive, calm colors. This is foundation. So that radiance doesn’t float away into emptiness, it needs earth. Here also lives the lesson about burnout — and about how to return to oneself.
Olive — #808000
Calm, earthly, slightly bitter. Structure, discipline, form.
Warm Graphite — #5C5C3E
Dark, restrained olive-brown. A pause before the next act. The sun resting.
Dry Clay — #9C7A4A
Soft, muted terracotta-brown. Stability. Returning to grounding after a creative flight.
Moss — #6B6B3A
Deep, calm green-brown. A reminder: even bright fire needs solid ground beneath it.
Group 5. Creative Spark
Unexpected, playful, bright accents. The colors that don’t fit into the “regal” or “solar” range — but they are exactly what makes creativity alive.
Copper — #B87333
Warm metallic, slightly muted. An old coin or a piece of jewelry with a history.
Saffron — #F4C430
Bright, slightly orange-yellow, spicy. An unexpected flash in the middle of the process.
Peach Light — #FFCBA4
Delicate, warm, almost skin-like, but with a spark. Creativity that is not loud, but quiet and deep.
Salmon — #FF8C69
Juicy, warm pinkish-orange. A burst of inspiration that comes from nowhere and changes everything.
The Unexpected Color
In the Leo palette, there is one color that stands out from the gold and purple. It neither warms nor shines. It cools, grounds, and reminds us of something else.
Quiet Green — #7BA07B
Soft, cool, slightly muted green. The color of young leaves, fresh grass, morning dew. Silence and order.
It appears here as a bridge to the next sign — to Virgo. Because after bright creativity, after generosity and radiance, a moment comes when we don’t want to burn out. When we want to return to the earth, to details, to caring for the body and order. When it matters not just to shine, but to do our work well, carefully, with love for the small things.
Quiet Green is not fading. It’s a transition. A promise that Leo’s radiance will not disappear — it will simply become more mature, more structured, more grounded.
How to Build Your Own Palette
If you’re finding it hard to choose, ask yourself a few questions.
Which color feels like “my ray” right now? Not the most beautiful — but the one that reflects your state.
Do you want bright solar gold or more muted, calm light? That will tell you what stage of creativity you’re at.
Is there a color you usually avoid — but somehow it catches your eye? Maybe that’s the creative spark you’re afraid to let loose.
Which colors do you want to pair or group together?
Full Color List for the Leo Mandala (22 colors)
- Gold — #FFD700
- Amber — #FFA500
- Dark Gold — #B8860B
- Rose Gold — #F0A8C6
- Flax — #F0E68C
- Dark Orange — #FF8C00
- Tomato — #FF6347
- Chocolate — #D2691E
- Saddle Brown — #8B4513
- Ivory — #FFFAF0
- Purple — #800080
- Medium Violet-Red — #C71585
- Dark Amethyst — #8B5A8B
- Olive — #808000
- Warm Graphite — #5C5C3E
- Dry Clay — #9C7A4A
- Moss — #6B6B3A
- Copper — #B87333
- Saffron — #F4C430
- Peach Light — #FFCBA4
- Salmon — #FF8C69
- Quiet Green (unexpected color) — #7BA07B