What different meanings do the colors of Peking Opera masks represent?

1. Red faces are mostly loyal and heroic figures, positive roles and typical roles, such as Guan Gong in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But sometimes it is ironic, indicating that it is a fake good man.

2. Black faces are mostly upright, selfless and upright people, typical characters, such as Bao Gong of Kaifeng Prefecture. When used for ghosts, it is black and ugly.

3. White people are mostly insidious, suspicious and shy people. Typical figures, such as Cao Cao in the Three Kingdoms. Also used for monks, eunuchs, etc.

4. Purple is an upright, steady and calm person. Typical characters, such as Xu in the Second Palace. It is also used for people with bad looks and ugly faces.

5. Gold faces are mostly figures symbolizing power and solemnity, representing the role of immortals. Typical figures, such as Tathagata and Erlang God in "Noisy Heaven".

6. Green faces are mostly brave and reckless characters.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia _ Peking Opera Mask