China · Qing dynasty onward (1790–)
京剧脸谱
Jīngjù Liǎnpǔ · Peking Opera
Bold facial painting colors that encode moral character in traditional Beijing opera.
In Practice
The palette, applied.
Three mock compositions built only from the colors above — a designer’s proof that cultural palettes translate into production surfaces.
Editorial · Poster
Treacherous White grounds the field while Loyal Red carries the display voice — a pairing built for titling weight.
Product · Packaging
Loyal Red takes the front face; Fierce Gold returns as a narrow band — a tested retail hierarchy.
Digital · Interface
Treacherous White canvas, Upright Black type, Loyal Red call-to-action — WCAG-legible contrast without leaving the palette.
Give your design a meaningful narrative — not just a color, but the reason it belongs.
The colors
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忠红
Zhōnghóng · Loyal Red
Red facial paint signifying loyalty and courage, as worn by Guan Yu.
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正黑
Zhènghēi · Upright Black
Black paint indicating integrity and boldness, as worn by Judge Bao.
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奸白
Jiānbái · Treacherous White
White face signifying cunning villainy, as worn by Cao Cao.
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勇蓝
Yǒnglán · Valiant Blue
Blue paint representing fierceness and stubbornness.
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金脸
Jīnliǎn · Fierce Gold
Metallic gold used for gods and supernatural warriors.