Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pastel" in Korean
“Pastel” in Korean is 파스텔 (pronounced "Paseutel").
파스텔
Paseutel
Usage & Context
A drawing medium using colored sticks. Used in Korean art for both fine art and illustration.
Example Sentence
파스텔은 부드러운 색감을 표현합니다.
Pastels express soft colors.
How to use 파스텔 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pastel” is 파스텔, romanized as Paseutel.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
파 (pa) sounds like 'pah' as in 'father'. 스 (seu) is like 'suh' but with a very slight 'eu' vowel, almost like 'soo' without rounding your lips. 텔 (tel) sounds like 'tell' as in 'tell a story'. The overall pronunciation is 'PAH-suh-TELL', with a slight emphasis on the last syllable.
More Example Sentences
Discussing fashion trends.
파스텔 톤의 옷이 요즘 유행이에요.
Pastel-toned clothes are in fashion these days.
Commenting on an artwork's aesthetic.
이 그림은 파스텔로 그려서 색감이 정말 부드러워요.
This painting was drawn with pastels, so the colors are really soft.
Reminiscing about childhood hobbies.
어릴 때 파스텔로 그림 그리는 걸 좋아했어요.
When I was little, I loved drawing with pastels.
Cultural Context
파스텔 (paseutel) is widely understood and used in Korea, not just in art but also in fashion and interior design to describe soft, muted colors (파스텔 톤, paseutel ton). K-pop idols often wear pastel outfits for certain concepts, and pastel colors are popular for spring/summer collections in Korean fashion. It evokes a sense of gentleness and warmth.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
파스텔 색상
pastel colors
파스텔 그림
pastel drawing/painting
파스텔 톤 옷
pastel-toned clothes
Related Expressions
크레파스
keurepaseu
Crayon (often refers to oil pastels)
색연필
saengnyeonpil
Colored pencil
수채화 물감
suchaehwa mulgam
Watercolor paint
파스텔 톤
paseutel ton
Pastel tone/color
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