How to Say "Gray" in Korean

In Korean, "gray" is 회색 (hoesaek).

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회색

hoesaek

Letter by letter: 회색

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 회색 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
회ㅎ + ㅚㅎ h, ㅚ oe
색ㅅ + ㅐ + ㄱㅅ s, ㅐ ae, ㄱ k (at the end)

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

GㅎHㅗLㅣTㅅOㅐRㄱ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

Learn all the colors words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the colors in Korean page.

Frequently asked questions

What is "gray" in Korean?

회색 (hoesaek).

How do you pronounce 회색?

It sounds like "hoesaek".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20