Baek
White白
| HEX | #F4F1EA |
|---|---|
| RGB | 244, 241, 234 |
| Munsell | — |
| Family | white |
Cardinal color of the West and the element Metal. Central to Korean dress (백의민족, 'the white-clad people') and purity symbolism.
서쪽과 오행 금(金)을 상징하는 정색. 백의민족 문화와 순백의 상징.
Sources · Textually attested
- textIsusinpyeon 理藪新編 (Hwang Yun-seok, 18th c.)
- textSeongho Saseol 星湖僿說 (Yi Ik, 18th c.)