웜톤 (womton)
What 웜톤 means
Warm-toned coloring or palette.
When Koreans use it
Use it in makeup and clothing discussions about warmer color families.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 코랄색 잘 어울리네.
B: 웜톤 색을 좋아해.
English
A: Coral looks nice on you.
B: I like warm colors.
Use it with care
A beauty term combining warm and 톤. Commonly paired with 쿨톤 when discussing color palettes.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
