Korean Dictionary
How to say "Neon Color" in Korean
“Neon Color” in Korean is 형광색 (pronounced "Hyeonggwangsaek").
형광색
Hyeonggwangsaek
Usage & Context
형광색 (neon / fluorescent color) is popular in Korean streetwear and K-pop fashion. Bright neon colors are frequently used in idol group costumes and street fashion in areas like Hongdae. Highlighter pens in 형광색 are essential school supplies for Korean students.
Example Sentence
형광색 마커로 중요한 부분을 표시했어요.
I highlighted the important parts with a neon marker.
How to use 형광색 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Neon Color” is 형광색, romanized as Hyeonggwangsaek.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 형광색.
Pronunciation Guide
형 (hyeong) sounds like "hyung" in "young" but with an "h" sound at the beginning, where "eo" is like the "uh" in "butter." 광 (gwang) rhymes with "gong" but with a "w" sound in the middle, like "gwahng." 색 (saek) sounds like "sack" or "sek" in "set." The syllables flow together smoothly.
More Example Sentences
Discussing K-pop fashion trends.
K-pop 아이돌 무대 의상에 형광색이 많이 사용돼요.
Neon colors are often used in K-pop idol stage costumes.
Giving safety advice for outdoor activities.
밤에 조깅할 때는 형광색 옷을 입어야 안전해요.
It's safer to wear neon-colored clothes when jogging at night.
Talking about stationery for studying or work.
이 형광색 펜은 중요한 내용을 강조할 때 좋아요.
This neon pen is good for emphasizing important content.
Cultural Context
형광색 has seen various trends in Korea. It was very popular in the late 80s/early 90s, then made a huge comeback in K-pop and streetwear fashion in the late 2010s. You'll often see K-pop idols sporting vibrant neon outfits on stage or in music videos, and it's a common sight in trendy areas like Hongdae or Garosu-gil. For students, 형광색 highlighters are indispensable for studying.
Editorial note
We review entries like 형광색 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
형광색 옷
neon-colored clothes
형광색 펜
neon/fluorescent pen (highlighter)
형광색으로 칠하다
to paint in neon color
Related Expressions
밝은 색
balgeun saek
bright color
튀는 색
twineun saek
striking/popping color
어두운 색
eoduun saek
dark color (antonym)
원색
wonsek
primary color (basic, vibrant colors)
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