Niddah Color Chart Jun 2026

Remember: The ultimate goal is shalom bayit (peace in the home) and spiritual connection. The color chart serves that goal; it does not replace it. Keep a copy by your bedikah supplies, review it with your kallah teacher before marriage, and revisit it whenever a stain raises a question. And above all, when the color is unclear, a wise woman knows that the greatest strength is to ask: "I need to compare this to the Niddah color chart with my rav."

Black (like Indian ink) and some very dark browns (if considered like black) are tamei according to many poskim. Always compare to the chart’s black/dark brown zone. niddah color chart

A general guideline from halacha: a color is considered like the swatch it most closely resembles. If two-thirds of the stain matches a tahor color, it is tahor . But if the majority leans red/black, it is tamei . Remember: The ultimate goal is shalom bayit (peace

A balanced approach:

These colors require consultation with a halachic authority. They include: Pink and peach (often considered shades of red). Oranges, tans, and various shades of brown. Mustard, honey yellow, and rust. When to Use a Chart vs. Consult a Rabbi And above all, when the color is unclear,

Any shade of bright red or deep black is considered problematic.