Color Symbolism in the Joseon Royal Court

Color Symbolism in the Joseon Royal Court

-Colors were a silent message-

Traditional royal colors weren’t just “pretty”—they functioned as a symbolic language.

Red → joy, celebration

Yellow/Gold → royalty, authority

Blue → stability, trust

Purple → dignity, refinement

White → purity

By simply looking at the color combination, people could tell who the gift was intended for and why.

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