The Complete Pink Color Palette with HEX Codes
Pink is not one color — it's a family of dozens. From the palest whisper of baby pink to the electric intensity of magenta, the pink spectrum spans warm, cool, muted, vivid, pastel, and bold territories. This guide covers every major shade of pink with accurate HEX codes, RGB values, and design context.
Core Pink Shades — HEX Codes
Hot Pink
HEX: #FF69B4 | RGB: 255, 105, 180
The most iconic pink — bold, high-energy, and instantly recognizable. Associated with Y2K fashion, Barbie, and pop culture. Use for high-impact marketing, calls to action, and youth-oriented brands.
Rose (Pure Pink)
HEX: #FF007F | RGB: 255, 0, 127
Pure, saturated rose — the most vivid non-neon pink. Deeply romantic and intense. Used in Valentine's Day design, luxury beauty branding, and bold fashion.
Blush Pink
HEX: #FFADB0 | RGB: 255, 173, 176
Soft, warm pink — delicate and elegant. A perennial favorite for weddings, skincare branding, and feminine UI design. Close to skin tone with a warm cast.
Baby Pink
HEX: #F4C2C2 | RGB: 244, 194, 194
Very pale, gentle pink — innocence and softness. Classic for baby showers, nurseries, and delicate branding. Has warm undertones despite its lightness.
Dusty Rose
HEX: #DCAE96 | RGB: 220, 174, 150
Muted warm pink-brown — vintage, sophisticated, earthy. Very different from other pinks — sits between pink and tan. Beloved in boho, rustic, and autumn-adjacent aesthetics.
Bubblegum Pink
HEX: #FFC1CC | RGB: 255, 193, 204
Sweet, playful light pink — fun, youthful, candy-like. Common in confectionery, children's brands, and kawaii aesthetics.
Magenta
HEX: #FF00FF | RGB: 255, 0, 255
Pure magenta — the most vivid and bold pink, bordering on purple. A CMYK primary color. Used in print design, tech branding (T-Mobile), and digital media.
Carnation Pink
HEX: #FFA6C9 | RGB: 255, 166, 201
Warm medium pink — bright yet soft, like a carnation flower. Sits between baby pink and hot pink. Versatile for fashion and floral design.
Salmon Pink
HEX: #FF91A4 | RGB: 255, 145, 164
Warm, orange-tinted pink — the bridge between pink and coral. Popular in coastal, Mediterranean, and summer-themed design.
Rose Gold
HEX: #B76E79 | RGB: 183, 110, 121
Metallic-inspired warm pink with golden depth. The defining color of 2016–2020 tech aesthetics (iPhone rose gold). Still strong in luxury beauty and premium branding.
Millennial Pink
HEX: #F4C2B2 | RGB: 244, 194, 178
The iconic 2010s pink — warm, sandy, and desaturated. More orange-tan than traditional pink. Defined a decade of Instagrammable branding and interior design.
Pastel Pink
HEX: #FFD1DC | RGB: 255, 209, 220
Very light, cool-leaning pastel pink — ethereal and dreamy. Common in anime aesthetics, soft girl fashion, and cloud-themed design.
Neon Pink / Electric Pink
HEX: #FF003F | RGB: 255, 0, 63
Ultra-vivid, glowing pink approaching red. Used for rave, EDM, cyberpunk, and neon sign aesthetics. Extremely high visibility.
Deep Pink (Fuchsia)
HEX: #C71585 | RGB: 199, 21, 133
Dark, vivid pink-magenta. The named CSS color "mediumvioletred". Rich and jewel-like — used in luxury cosmetics and fashion.
Pink Color Combinations That Work
1. Romantic Bridal Palette
- Blush Pink #FFADB0 + Dusty Rose #DCAE96 + Ivory #FFFFF0 + Gold #FFD700
*Perfect for: wedding design, invitations, floral branding*
2. Bold Pop Art Palette
- Hot Pink #FF69B4 + Electric Yellow #FFFF00 + Black #000000
*Perfect for: streetwear, posters, social media campaigns*
3. Soft Feminine UI
- Baby Pink #F4C2C2 + Lavender #E6E6FA + White #FFFFFF + Pale Gold #F0D080
*Perfect for: beauty apps, wellness brands, lifestyle blogs*
4. Modern Luxury
- Rose Gold #B76E79 + Champagne #F7E7CE + Dark Charcoal #333333
*Perfect for: premium packaging, jewelry, cosmetics*
5. Vibrant Gen Z
- Neon Pink #FF003F + Neon Green #39FF14 + Black #000000
*Perfect for: streetwear, gaming, tech brands targeting under-25s*
6. Boho Natural
- Dusty Rose #DCAE96 + Terracotta #E07854 + Sage Green #8FAF8F + Cream #F5F0E8
*Perfect for: artisan brands, festival aesthetics, earthy design*
How to Use Pink in Branding
Cool Pink vs. Warm Pink
Cool pinks (rose, magenta, carnation) have blue undertones. They read as more sophisticated, intense, and modern.
Warm pinks (salmon, blush, dusty rose, millennial pink) have yellow or orange undertones. They read as welcoming, earthy, and soft.
Mismatching pink types in a palette creates visual tension. Keep all your pinks either cool or warm for cohesion.
Pink + Neutral Pairings
- Pink + White = fresh, clean, innocent
- Pink + Cream/Ivory = warm, romantic, vintage
- Pink + Charcoal = sophisticated, modern, balanced
- Pink + Black = bold, high-contrast, edgy
- Pink + Gold = luxurious, celebratory, premium
When Pink Reads as Feminine (and When It Doesn't)
Baby pink and bubblegum pink carry the strongest "feminine" cultural associations. Neon pink, magenta, and hot pink are increasingly gender-neutral in modern design. Dusty rose reads more as a "sophisticated neutral" than as a gendered color in contemporary contexts.
Pink in Different Design Industries
Beauty & Cosmetics
Pink is the most used color in beauty branding worldwide. Glossier (millennial pink), Charlotte Tilbury (rose gold), and Kylie Cosmetics (hot pink) have each built visual identities around specific pink tones.
Fashion Design
Every season features pink in some form. Spring/Summer collections lean toward hot pink, fuchsia, and coral-pink. Autumn/Winter collections use dusty rose, mauve, and deep pink. Pink palettes are essential reference for textile and apparel designers.
Interior Design
Dusty pink and blush are perennial favorites for bedrooms and living rooms. They add warmth without the aggression of red or the starkness of white. Paired with warm white and natural materials, pink interiors feel serene and timeless.
Digital & UI Design
Pink CTAs increase click-through rates in A/B tests for beauty and lifestyle brands. Hot pink as a primary action color (buttons, links) works particularly well for brands targeting female audiences. Baby pink and blush backgrounds convey softness in beauty apps and wellness platforms.
Extract Your Own Pink Palette from an Image
Upload any image — a floral photograph, a fashion mood board, a pink sunset — to TooStamply's Color Palette Generator and extract the exact pink shades present in your image. Get HEX, RGB, and HSL values. Export to Tailwind CSS, SCSS variables, or CSS custom properties.
Related Color Resources
- Pink Color Palette — Swatches & Combinations — interactive pink palette tool
- Pastel Color Palette — HEX Codes & Schemes — pastels including baby pink and lavender
- Soft Summer Color Palette — muted, cool pinks for summer palettes
- Soft Autumn Color Palette — warm, earthy rose and dusty pink tones
- Color Palette Generator from Image — extract pink shades from any photo
- Color Schemes Generator — build complete schemes around any pink