This post is a part of a series of K-Pop Color Palettes. You can find a full list in the original post: Colors of K-Pop.
Taemin – Move
Taemin’s voice is soft and seductive and accompanied with a punchy bass line that gives the song some rawness. The video juxtaposes fine-tuned movements with a rainy street scene that dampens the sense of perfection. Dull blues sets a cool, slow attraction and a hint of mauve becomes a warm lure.
| HEX: #b8e9fa RGB: 184, 233, 250 | |
| HEX: #41889b RGB: 65, 36, 155 | |
| HEX: #173d4d RGB: 23, 61, 77 | |
| HEX: #13222e RGB: 19, 34, 46 | |
| HEX: #050711 RGB: 5, 7, 17 | |
| HEX: #3d3546 RGB: 61, 53, 70 | |
| HEX: #a66e8f RGB: 166, 110, 143 |
Day 6 – Shoot Me
The light raggae rhythm and rollercoaster, minor-key melody at the beginning of this song sets the tone for a looming danger that builds to a literal, “bang!” The video is slightly macabre where blue tones create a melancholy scene. Greens and reds act like defiant traffic lights as it cuts through pain and sadness screaming, “go ahead and hurt me, but stop.”
| HEX: #0f0b1f RGB: 15, 11, 31 | |
| HEX: #0e113d RGB: 14, 17, 61 | |
| HEX: #2a3e67 RGB: 42, 62, 103 | |
| HEX: #5796b6 RGB: 87, 150, 182 | |
| HEX: #cee8f8 RGB: 206, 232, 248 | |
| HEX: #366b48 RGB: 54, 107, 72 | |
| HEX: #731421 RGB: 115, 20, 33 |
MAX (Changmin) – Chocolate
Max’s powerful, piercing voice immediately commits you to the song and video. You’re taken through steely-blue interrogation scenes, wondering what nefarious activity has taken place. The hook turns into complimentary “chocolate” brown colors reveal a backstory of desire.
| HEX: #1a324f RGB: 26, 50, 79 | |
| HEX: #3b5a7b RGB: 59, 90, 123 | |
| HEX: #577692 RGB: 87, 118, 146 | |
| HEX: #97acc4 RGB: 151, 172, 196 | |
| HEX: #062038 RGB: 6, 32, 56 | |
| HEX: #758685 RGB: 117, 134, 133 | |
| HEX: #764b26 RGB: 118, 75, 138 |
What “moody” K-Pop concepts are your favorites? Comment below!