Chinese Zodiac Lucky Colors 2023

Written by Apple Updated Aug. 4, 2022

In Chinese astrology, each year is represented by a zodiac animal. The zodiacal idea of the year is associated with various beliefs about prognostications for the upcoming year, including lucky numbers and lucky colors. Each zodiac sign has different forecasts for the new lunar year. So, every sign's lucky colors differ.  

Rat - Blue, Red, and Green

The Rat is the first of the repeating 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac. It is believed that people born in the Year of the Rat are ambitious, hard-working, and goal-oriented. They are also adaptive, smart, and good at problem-solving. Their lucky colors in 2023 are blue, red, and green.

Rat Years: 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

Lucky Chinese zodiac sign-rat

Ox - Green, White, and Gold

The Ox is the second year in the Chinese zodiac. Ox used to be the helper in Chinese farming. It is a symbol of strength, diligence, and persistence. People born in the Year of the Ox are reliable, patient, kind, and trustworthy. Lucky colors for people born in the Ox year are green, white, and gold.

Ox Years: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Tiger - Blue, Orange, and Gray

In Chinese culture, tigers are considered to be brave and powerful. The zodiac sign of the tiger is a symbol of strength and braveness. Lucky colors for people born in the Tiger year are blue, orange, and gray

Tiger Years: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

Rabbit - Pink, Purple, and Red

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. In Chinese culture, rabbits are kind, tender, and virtuous. People born in the year of the rabbit are gentle and approachable. Their lucky colors in 2023 are pink, purple, and red.

Rabbit Years: 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

Rabbit's Lucky Things

Dragon - Gold, Silver, and Purple

Dragon ranks fourth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. The Chinese dragon is an imaginary animal. Chinese people regard dragons as auspiciousness and imperial power since ancient times. 

It is believed that people born in the Year of the Dragon are full of fighting spirit and strength. Their lucky colors in 2023 are gold, silver, and purple

Dragon Years: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

Snake - Black, Red, and Yellow

Snakes are regarded as evil and mysterious in Chinese culture. People born in the year of Snake are talented, modest, intelligent, and calm. Lucky colors for people born in the Snake year are black, red, and yellow

Snake Years: 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

Horse - Red, Green, and Blue

The horse was the most frequent transport means in ancient society. It is believed that people born in the year of the horse are talented, lively, energetic, and enthusiastic. Lucky colors for people born in a year of Horse include red, green, and blue.

Horse Years: 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

Goat - Brown, Red, and White

The Goat occupies the eighth position in the Chinese zodiac, after the Horse, and before the Monkey. People with the Chinese zodiac Goat sign are calm, gentle, and sympathetic. Sometimes they can also be stubborn and passive. Their lucky colors are brown, red, and white.

Goat Years: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

Goat's Lucky Things

Monkey - Gray, Blue, and Black

Monkey ranks ninth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. Monkey is a witty and lively animal. People born in the year of the monkey are quick-witted, smart and intelligent, and sometimes naughty. In 2023, lucky colors for people born in the monkey year are gray, blue, and black. 

Monkey Years: 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

Rooster - Brown, Gold, and Green

It is believed that people with the Chinese zodiac rooster sign are good at making friends or adjusting themselves to a new environment. Their lucky colors in 2023 are brown, gold, and green.

Rooster Years: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

Dog - Red, Green, and Pink

Dogs are human's good friends. They are loyal and honest. It is believed that people born in the year of the dog are smart, brave, loyal, and responsible. In 2023, lucky colors for people born in the dog year are red, green, and pink

Dog Years: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

Dog's Lucky colors

Pig - Orange, Gray, and Brown

The Pig occupies the twelfth position in the Chinese zodiac, ranking before Rat and after Dog. People born in the Year of the Pig are always generous, diligent, and sincere. Their lucky colors in 2023 are orange, gray, and brown

Pig Years: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

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