Korean Dictionary
How to say "Coral" in Korean
“Coral” in Korean is 산호색 (pronounced "Sanho-saek").
산호색
Sanho-saek
Usage & Context
Sanho-saek is the Korean word for coral. Coral is associated with warmth and vibrancy in Korean design. It is increasingly popular in Korean fashion and beauty products.
Example Sentence
산호색 립글로스가 예뻐요.
The coral lip gloss is pretty.
How to use 산호색 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Coral” is 산호색, romanized as Sanho-saek.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'san-ho-saek' — 'san' like 'sahn', 'ho' like 'hoe', and 'saek' rhymes with 'sek' but with the final 'k' unreleased. The 'h' between vowels can sound very soft.
More Example Sentences
Fashion advice for the season
산호색 블라우스가 봄에 잘 어울려요.
A coral blouse works well in spring.
Reviewing lip products on YouTube
이 틴트는 산호색이라 순해 보여요.
This tint is coral so it looks soft/gentle.
Comparing color swatches
산호색이랑 코랄핑크랑 비슷해요.
Coral and coral pink are similar.
Cultural Context
In K-beauty, 산호색 (or the loanword 코랄) is considered a '퍼스널 컬러' favorite for people with warm-toned 'spring' or 'autumn' skin. The personal color consulting industry is huge in Korea, and coral tints and blushes are among the top-selling shades each year. Designers often describe 산호색 as more natural and wearable than pure orange or pink.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
코랄 틴트가 유행이에요.
Coral tint is trending.
산호색이 제일 예뻐요.
Coral is the prettiest.
저는 코랄이 잘 받아요.
Coral really suits me.
Related Expressions
코랄
koral
coral (loanword, beauty/fashion)
코랄핑크
koral pingkeu
coral pink
살구색
salgusaek
apricot color (similar warm tone)
퍼스널 컬러
peoseoneol keolleo
personal color (season-based tone analysis)
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