How to Pick the Perfect Pink
See How These Rosy Tints Can Go Playful, Sexy and Sophisticated
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If you think pink is just for little girls, then I'd like to change your mind. Pink is one of the most versatile colors in the spectrum: In its lighter tints it is delicate and serene, while the mid-tones are playful yet very romantic. Take pink a little deeper and it transforms into fuchsia, a color that is sexy and exotic.
Pink not only conveys a range of emotions but it also works well with any design style. It's a fun, flirty color that can also add an element of surprise to any space in your home.
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Pink not only conveys a range of emotions but it also works well with any design style. It's a fun, flirty color that can also add an element of surprise to any space in your home.
More color guides
| Violet fuchsia. This particular shade of pink has violet undertones so it has a regal quality to it. Fuchsia paired with black and white is a very modern color combination, and adding gray to the palette creates a look that is on trend.
Paint pick: Springtime Bloom 2079-40 by Benjamin Moore |
Bubblegum pink. This shade of pink is indeed a playful color. Pink combined with orange is a festive, cheerful color scheme that works for children and adults. This palette also echos the colors of the Indian and Moroccan design styles, very popular right now.
Paint pick: Amaryllis 6591 by Sherwin Williams
Paint pick: Amaryllis 6591 by Sherwin Williams
| Rose pink. This is a soft, sophisticated color. Its muted appearance brings a tranquil feel to any room.
Paint pick: Pink Eraser 2005-50 by Benjamin Moore |
Pale pink. This is the perfect pink to use when you want to create a feeling of calm and elegance in a space.
Paint pick: Quaint Peche 6330 by Sherwin Williams
Paint pick: Quaint Peche 6330 by Sherwin Williams
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Carnation pink. An unexpected guest isn't always a good thing, but an unexpected welcome is totally fun. What better way to surprise all of your guests than with a carnation-pink front door!
Paint pick: Pink Moment 6857 by Sherwin Williams
Paint pick: Pink Moment 6857 by Sherwin Williams
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| Hot pink. Using a shade of fiery pink in a traditional space is a great way to make a formal space seem less stuffy. Here, an energetic wall color makes a fun, lighthearted backdrop for the room's wall art.
Paint pick: Ardent Coral 6874 by Sherwin Williams |
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| A pop of pink upholstery will always make your seating stand out. I'm loving the color combo of fuchsia and turquoise. |
by Niche Interiors
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Red fuchsia. With its reddish undertones, this warm, vivid pink is a terrific color for a workspace. This type of pink inspires creativity and can even help you to stay alert. So, pull up a desk and chair!
Paint pick: True Pink 2003-40 by Benjamin Moore
Paint pick: True Pink 2003-40 by Benjamin Moore
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| Passion pink. This is one of the most glamorous bathrooms I have ever seen, and it's certainly a favorite here at Houzz. I love how the passion pink is introduced through the different textures of the tile, wallpaper and paint. This is how you bring sexy back to the bathroom.
Paint pick: Raspberry Pudding 2004-30 by Benjamin Moore Next: How to Pick the Right of Purple How to Choose the Right Coral How to Pick the Right Gray See more color guides |
Ideabook updated on July 31, 2011.
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I'm trying to find a 50s style pinky peach wall paint for a bedroom containng 50s style vintage furniture.
Can anyone help?
I like the quaint peche above but think it might look too peach/ terracotta -ery