Palette Atlas

Korea · Joseon dynasty (1392–1897)

궁궐 기와

Gunggwol Giwa · Palace Rooftop

Slate-grey ceramic tiles and eaves-end decorations of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces.

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.

JOSEON DYNASTY (1392–1897)05궁궐 기와GunggwolPALACE ROOFTOP · 5 COLORS

Editorial · Poster

Plaster Wall grounds the field while Brass Hardware carries the display voice — a pairing built for titling weight.

궁궐 기와PGUNGGWOL GIWAEST. ATLAS · 5 NOTES

Product · Packaging

Brass Hardware takes the front face; Gate Red returns as a narrow band — a tested retail hierarchy.

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Digital · Interface

Plaster Wall canvas, Giwa Slate type, Brass Hardware 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

  • #3D3B3A

    기와색

    Giwasaek · Giwa Slate

    Dark-slate tone of clay roof tiles fired in reduction kilns.

  • #6F2E2A

    주칠

    Juchil · Gate Red

    Deep red lacquer on Gwanghwamun gate columns and beams.

  • #8A8578

    성돌색

    Seongdolsaek · Stone Rampart

    Weathered granite of Hanyang fortress walls.

  • #D9B26E

    놋쇠

    Notsoe · Brass Hardware

    Brass fittings and door hinges polished for royal receptions.

  • #F2EFE6

    회벽

    Hoebyeok · Plaster Wall

    Lime-plaster walls infilling dancheong-painted post-and-beam frames.