Pink is an undeniably positive color. From the soft tones of pastel pink and baby pink to the rich hues of coral and Indian red, almost any shade of this color is bound to lift your mood. Here are some of the many shades of pink that exist, and that may inspire you in your next creative project.
Watermelon
Watermelon is a warm, medium to dark pink that strongly resembles the color of the inside of a watermelon. This color is also sometimes classified as a red.
Watermelon
Hex #FC6C85
RGB 252, 108, 133
Flamingo
Flamingo is a light to medium pink that is a little cooler in tone than salmon. This shade is somewhat reminiscent of a flamingo’s feathers.
Flamingo
Hex #FC8EAC
RGB 252, 142, 172
Coral
Coral is a warm, medium pink that resembles the shade of some sea corals. The term is thought to have first been used for a shade of pink in the 1500’s.
Coral
Hex #F88379
RGB 248, 131, 121
Salmon
Salmon is a light to medium pink that somewhat represents the color of a wild salmon’s flesh. This shade of pink is a little warmer than flamingo but cooler than coral.
Salmon
Hex #FF9999
RGB 255, 153, 153
Pastel Pink
Pastel pink is a very pale, cool pink, often classified as an “Easter color.” It is lighter in tone than both light pink and baby pink.
Pastel pink
Hex #FFD1DC
RGB 255, 209, 220
Light Pink
Light pink is a soft, pale shade of pink traditionally dubbed a “little girl’s color.” It is a little darker and warmer in hue than pastel pink.
Light pink
Hex #FFB6C1
RGB 255, 182, 193
Cherry Blossom
Cherry blossom is a light shade of pink resembling the blossoms of a cherry tree. Cherry blossom is very similar to the light, baby and pastel pinks.
Cherry blossom
Hex #FFB7C5
RGB 255, 183, 197
Bubblegum
Bubblegum is a light shade of pink much like the color of a traditional gumball. Bubblegum is a little darker and cooler in tone than baby pink.
Bubblegum
Hex #FFC1CC
RGB 255, 193, 204
Baby Pink
Baby pink is a light shade of pink falling between pastel and light pink. Baby pink is traditionally thought of as a color best suited for baby girls.
Baby pink
Hex #F4C2C2
RGB 244, 194, 194
Dark Pink
Dark pink is a medium to dark shade of pink. With warm overtones and cool undertones, dark pink can compliment other colors in both fields.
Dark pink
Hex #E75480
RGB 231, 84, 128
Bright Pink
Bright pink is a vibrant, rich pink color that is a little lighter and cooler than neon pink and warmer and brighter than dark pink.
Bright pink
Hex #FF007F
RGB 255, 0, 127
Rouge
Rouge is a dark, dusky purplish pink hue that can also be classified as a red or purple. It can be compared to a very dark shade of blush.
Rouge
Hex #A94064
RGB 169, 64, 100
Neon Pink
Neon pink is a dark, reddish shade of pink that somewhat resembles the dusky pinks often seen at the end of a sunset.
Neon pink
Hex #FF6EC7
RGB 255, 110, 199
Blush
Blush is a medium, dusty pink reminiscent of a very common shade of pressed powder makeup known by the same name. It is cooler than dark pink and paler than rouge.
Blush
Hex #DE5D83
RGB 222, 93, 131
Fuchsia
Fuchsia is a medium purplish pink with warm undertones. The color is named after the fuchsia flower.
Fuchsia
Hex #C154C1
RGB 193, 84, 193
Mauve
Mauve is a light, very cool shade of pink that is sometimes also classified as a purple. It can also be described as a pale, dusty violet.
Mauve
Hex #E0B0FF
RGB 224, 176, 255
Orchid
Orchid is a medium purplish pink color reminiscent of the pinkish purple flowers of the same name. It is darker in hue than mauve.
Orchid
Hex #DA70D6
RGB 218, 112, 214
Magenta
Magenta is a dark but bright pink with a purplish tone. Magenta can also be described as a brighter shade of orchid.
Magenta
Hex #FF00FF
RGB 255, 0, 255
Hot Pink
Hot pink is a warm, bright medium pink that might be compared to a darker shade of bubblegum pink.
Hot pink
Hex #FF69B4
RGB 255, 105, 180
Carnation
Carnation is a soft, light to medium pink that resembles the hue of a pink carnation flower. It is similar to but darker than baby pink.
Carnation
Hex #FFA6C9
RGB 255, 166, 201
Tulip Pink
Tulip pink is a warm, medium shade of pink with a strong similarity to coral or salmon. It is meant to represent the color of a pink tulip flower.
Tulip pink
Hex #FF8E8E
RGB 255, 142, 142
Tea Rose
Tea rose is a light shade of pink that is similar to baby pink but with a cooler undertone. Tea rose resembles the color of a variety of wild roses by the same name.
Tea rose
Hex #F4C2C2
RGB 244, 194, 194
Cotton Candy
Cotton candy is a pale, cool shade of pink similar to light pink or pastel pink. Cotton candy pink is close to the color of the sugary fairground treat known by the same name.
Cotton Candy
Hex #FFBCD9
RGB 255, 188, 217
Cameo Pink
Cameo pink is a muted, dusky shade of purplish pink named for the pink backgrounds on old cameo jewelry. Cameo pink also resembles the inside of conch shells.
Cameo pink
Hex #EFBBCC
RGB 239, 187, 204
French Pink
French pink is a light to medium color of pink with warm, bright overtones. It’s similar to, but lighter in shade than cherry pink.
French pink
Hex #F64A8A
RGB 246, 74, 138
Strawberry
Strawberry is a light to medium shade of pink with red undertones. It is similar in color to an under ripe strawberry.
Strawberry
Hex #E8888A
RGB 232, 136, 138
Persian Pink
Persian pink is a medium, soft shade of pink with similarities to orchid and French pink.
Persian pink
Hex #F77FBE
RGB 247, 127, 190
New York Pink
New York pink is a warm, medium pink that resembles a darker version of strawberry.
New York pink
Hex #DD8374
RGB 221, 131, 116
Indian Red
Indian red is a medium to dark but muted shade of pink that can also be classified as a red. With tones of mauve and coral, Indian red coordinates with both warm and cool colors.
Indian red
Hex #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
Munsell Red
Munsell red is another pink you’ll find in the red family. With a rich, saturated bright hue, Munsell red resembles the color of a pink Gerbera daisy.
Munsell red
Hex #F2003C
RGB 242, 0, 60
Cardinal
Cardinal is a deep, reddish pink shade that can be compared to dark pink or neon pink. It can also be classified among the reds.
Cardinal
Hex #C41E3A
RGB 196, 30, 58
Crayola Red
Crayola red is a medium to dark pink that is bright and rich in tone. Although named as a red, it is comparable to bright pink, dark pink or neon pink.
Crayola red
Hex #EE204D
RGB 238, 32, 77
Crimson
Although the name suggests a red, this particular representation of crimson is like a deep, saturated dark pink.
Crimson
Hex #DC143C
RGB 220, 20, 60
Ruby
Ruby is a medium darkish pink shade that is brighter than dark pink but not as warm in tone as neon. This version of the color ruby is more pink and less purplish in tone as a ruby gemstone.
Ruby
Hex #E0115F
RGB 224, 17, 95
Redwood
Redwood is a dusky, brownish pink with lilac undertones. Redwood could be compared to a darker, browner shade of Indian red.
Redwood
Hex #A45A52
RGB 164, 90, 82
Rusty Red
Rusty red, contrary to the name, is in fact a warm, dark pink hue. Rusty red has some coral-like undertones and can be compared to a warmer shade of dark pink.
Rusty red
Hex #DA2C43
RGB 218, 44, 67
Amaranth
Amaranth is a rich, medium to dark pink. This shade of pink is similar to dark pink but with some warmer overtones.
Amaranth
Hex #E52B50
RGB 229, 43, 80
Bright Maroon
Bright maroon is a dark, reddish pink color with some hints of warm purple. Similar to a dark magenta, bright maroon is also sometimes classified as a red.
Bright Maroon
Hex #C32148
RGB 195, 33, 72
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Sienna is often classified as an orange, but this version of the color very much represents a warm, salmon-like pink hue with hints of tangerine.
Burnt Sienna
Hex #E97451
RGB 233, 116, 81
Candy pink
Candy pink is a deep pink with rich undertones of red and hints of purple. It can be compared to a soft dark pink.
Candy pink
Hex #E4717A
RGB 228, 113, 122
Cherry pink
Cherry pink is a medium, bright pink with a warm, reddish hue. This color is lighter and pinker than the cherry fruit, but it carries some of the same tones.
Cherry pink
Hex #DE3163
RGB 222, 49, 99
Chestnut
Chestnut is a warm but dusky shade of medium to dark pink with brownish undertones. Far pinker than a real chestnut, this shade is similar to a darker, dustier version of dark pink.
Chestnut
Hex #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
Dark Coral
Dark coral is a shade of pink that is similar to coral, but, as the name suggests, is darker in hue. Dark coral can also be compared to a warmer version of chestnut.
Dark coral
Hex #CD5B45
RGB 205, 91, 69
Dark Pastel Red
Dark pastel red is a dark, orangey-red pink shade that can also be classified as a red. Dark pastel red has a similarity to tomato red, but with distinctly dusky pink undertones.
Dark pastel red
Hex #C23B22
RGB 194, 59, 34
Dark Terra Cotta
Dark terra cotta is a medium, dusty pink similar in tone to traditional terra cotta flower pots, but with a more pinkish hue than the orange pots usually associated with the name.
Dark Terra cotta
Hex #CC4E5C
RGB 204, 78, 92
Dark Salmon
Dark salmon is a peachy, pink shade that is warmer than salmon. This darker shade of salmon could also fall into the orange family.
Dark salmon
Hex #E9967A
RGB 233, 150, 122
Lemonade
Lemonade is a soft, pale pink similar to pastel pink but even paler in tone. Lemonade pink is meant to represent the translucent light pink shade of the drink by the same name.
Lemonade
Hex #F2DBE7
RGB 242, 219, 231
Peach
Peach is a soft, pale orangey pink shade reminiscent of the color of the outside of a peach fruit. Peach can be classified as either a pink or orange color.
Peach
Hex #FAD1AF
RGB 250, 209, 175
Crepe
Crepe is a warm, light to medium shade of pink similar to, but lighter than strawberry. Crepe is far more pink in hue than the off-white to yellowy-tan color generally associated with a crepe pastry.
Crepe
Hex #F89883
RGB 248, 152, 131
Shades of Pink Color
As you can see, there is a nearly unlimited range of different shades of pink to choose from. Whether you’re looking for warm shades or cool shades, or you want something closer to purple or closer to red, there is a variety of the color pink to suit every personality and mood.
Jacob is the founder of Color Meanings, a blog about color symbolism and design. He is a world-renowned color expert and a recognized leader in understanding how colors affect human emotion and behavior. 