Mix turmeric powder with gram flour to get a bright yellow color. Turmeric is natural, easily available, and adds a vibrant touch to your rangoli.
Dry hibiscus flowers and grind them into a fine powder to create a red color.
For a natural green color, use powdered henna (mehndi) or grind dried spinach leaves into a fine powder. Both options are safe and eco-friendly.
Grind dried marigold flowers into a fine powder to make an orange shade. You can also mix turmeric powder for a warm orange color.
Indigo powder (cloth dye) can also give a natural blue shade.
Boil and dry beetroot slices, then grind them into a fine powder for a beautiful pink hue. Beetroot’s natural pigments create a soft, pleasing color.
Simply use finely ground rice flour for white. It’s a common base for rangoli and gives a beautiful contrast to the other colors.