WHITE: symbol of purity, joy and the bright light of truth. Used for days of the Church Year relating to our Lord; for a Saint, if not a martyr; Baptism, Confirmation, Ordination, Marriage, Burial of the Dead; Thanksgiving and Independence Days, Anniversary and Dedication Festivals, and services celebrating the Blessed Sacrament.
VIOLET: symbol of penitence, expectation. Used in Lent and Advent; may be used for Burial of the Dead, Ember and Rogation Days. Unbleached linen or similar materials is an alternative for Lent.
RED: symbol of blood, indicating Martyr's Days; also symbol of Holy Spirit used on Pentecost. Increasing usage for Holy Week and Ordinations.
GREEN: symbol of hope, life and nature; the common color of the Church. Used for seassons after Epiphany and Pentecost.
BLACK: symbol of mourning. May be used for Good Friday and Burials.
Increasing usage of blue for days of the Blessed Virgin Mary and dark blue for Advent.
Shamelessly stolen from the Episcopal Church Kalendar.
NOTE: I have no idea why it's spelled with a K...
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