Letter by letter: 보라색
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 보라색 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 보 | ㅂ + ㅗ | ㅂ b / p, ㅗ o |
| 라 | ㄹ + ㅏ | ㄹ r / l, ㅏ a |
| 색 | ㅅ + ㅐ + ㄱ | ㅅ s, ㅐ ae, ㄱ k (at the end) |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
QㅂHㅗFㄹKㅏTㅅOㅐRㄱ
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 "purple" in Korean?
보라색 (borasaek).
How do you pronounce 보라색?
It sounds like "borasaek".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20