Metal element (金) outfit guide
Metal (金) is one of the five elements in Wu Xing (五行), the 2,000-year-old Chinese system that maps the cycles of nature — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Its keyword is clarity. Wearing Metal colors and materials is traditionally believed to strengthen Metal energy on days when it supports you.
What colors represent Metal?
The Metal palette: ivory, champagne gold, pearl white, silver grey.
ivory
champagne gold
pearl white
silver grey
Colors that clash with Metal boosts: red, bright orange.
Metal fabrics and pieces to wear
Fabrics: crisp cotton poplin, satin, structured wool.
- pearl drop earrings
- an ivory satin blouse
- a silver chain necklace
- a champagne-gold hair clip
- a crisp white shirt dress
- metallic accent nails
- a pearl-white structured bag
- a platinum-tone watch
- a grey wool blazer
- luminous highlighter
When should I wear Metal colors?
It depends on your personal birth element and today's day element — the pairing changes daily. Enter your birthday and Koi Daily tells you instantly whether today is a Metal day for you.