Pink was always a trendy color, but after Barbie’s premiere, it became more popular than ever before. We all started thinking – what is the meaning of pink?
It is feminine, and sweet, but can be also more aggressive and too candy-like. For sure it has its meaning in fashion, and when a boy gives you flowers in this color – it has to mean something.
What does pink mean in interiors? And is it a good choice to wear to the church, for a date, or an interview?
I will answer all of these questions and many more and I will be delighted to do so. Because – as you might have noticed – pink is my favorite color!
The Family of Pink
Which shade of pink did you think of first? Was it Barbie pink? Gentle, pastel one? Or maybe aggressive fuchsia?
I believe that every woman has her unique favorite shade of pink – so whichever one you thought of, I’m sure it is pretty, sister.
The thing is, the meaning of pink will be different when it comes to every shade. I mean, the gentle bright pink will not speak the same as the neon one, right?
Yet, all of them belong to the Pink Family so that means that their meaning will have something in common. Or, will it? Let’s check!
The Basic Meaning of Pink:
- feminity and charm
- sensitivity and tenderness
- romance
- kindness and care
- innocence
They all sound so sweet! Probably that’s why I love this color so much – it makes us think of good things.
Pink is also a color that represents breasts and cervical cancer, at least in some cultures. And I think that’s good. Fighting such a sickness is not easy. I can only imagine… my grandma had cancer so I’ve seen her fight – but of course, I have not experienced that myself.
Yet I think this color associated with cancer can do much good – since it is not grey or black, we do not think about the worst-case scenario. It is gentle and feminine and gives hope.
Other than that, the meaning of pink in general is something that interests you, right? So let’s dive in and analyze specific shades and their meaning. It will be fun, I promise!
Dusty Pink
This color has such lovely aesthetics – like taken straight from Pinterest.
This shade of pink already has feminity in it, yet the basic meaning of it is sensitivity. Ha, it even rhymes! 🙂 T is gentle, very bright, and subtle.
This is a perfect color for any girlparties- when you want to go girly, but not overwhelm the color palette with stronger pink.
Dusty pink is elegant and will do an awesome background for any more vibrant color. Like, try it with a vivid green and see for yourself!
Dusty pink will look best on women with summer and spring types, yet since it is such a feminine color, I can bet it will look good on any woman who decides to wear it.
Pastel Pink
Oh, it’s such a pretty shade! The first meaning of pink in a pastel variation is of course feminity and then innocence and kindness.
It is the best choice for almost every occasion – job interviews too! If you want to communicate that you are a kind and caring person, a blazer in this shade might be a great idea.
Pastel pink is also associated with… baby shower! When it’s a girl, of course. It makes us all think about everything that is “girly” – from cute dresses and ribbons to emotional talks during sleepovers.
Pastel pink will look great in interiors, especially in a room for a girl or in the bathroom. If you want to incorporate it in the living room, it might look cute as well, but first, you’ll need to convince your husband to agree to such a color 😉
Pastel pink roses are rare, yet when given to you, they communicate that you did charm a person.
Cotton Candy Pink
Yey, that’s the one from my color palette and for sure is in my top 3 favorite pink shades 🙂
The first meaning of pink in cotton candy shade is charm. Well, that makes sense that this is also the color of unicorn magic.
Cotton Candy makes us think of festivals because of its name. That’s why it has such a positive, yet feminine vibe!
It’s the perfect balance between a subtle dusty pink and neon one. You can feel like a charming princess wearing this color. It might seem a little childish because of its closeness to pastel pink, yet I would not care about that.
Adults should wear more happy clothes so cotton candy will be a perfect choice.
Cotton candy in interiors? Sure, why not, but with moderation. Too much of it can have too sweet effect. You know, when you eat too much cotton candy… sweet is good, but if you want to use cotton candy pink, it’s good to “salt it out” with less cute color.
Unless you are a unicorn princess, then nothing is stopping you here 🙂
Barbie Pink
Because of the movie this shade is back in fashion 😉
After feminity (which is the primary meaning of pink, no matter the shade) this color also speaks about romance.
It’s intense, vibrant, and exciting – just like feelings of love and romance.
My husband gets me Barbie pink roses all the time – it is way more fun than classic red ones. Red ones mean love, but if you want to keep up the desire and romance, pink will do.
The beauty type looking the best in Brabie pink is winter – the contrast will expose what’s best in her. Yet, again, after half of the world for united in wearing shirts, dresses or God knows what else in this color, I know that we all look great in it.
It’s such a vibrant and joyful color that makes us fall in love with life and our feminity all over again.
I think Barbie pink carries this woman’s energy better than any other shade. It proves that kindness and care are strong qualities and do not need to be accompanied by shyness. Barbie pink is not shy – it is booooold.
Fuchsia
Now, this one is burning in our eyes! It’s the shade that can boost your confidence to a new level.
You will turn heads, for sure.
The reasons? Well, the obvious one – it is so so vibrant! But also, the meaning of pink in this shade is a unique combination of romance and charm.
This shade certainly has this “wow” factor – whether it’s used in fashion, in home decor, or a painting.
What’s interesting, fuchsia goes well with other vibrant colors – baby blue, vivid yellow, or even – that’s a risky one, but still works – pumpkin orange.
If you want to communicate that you love to live and embrace your feminity and your feminine charm, use this color. But, if you want to wear it for the job interview, make sure to do it carefully.
First impression matters and you do not want it to be “Oh, it hurts my eyes!”, right? 😉
Fuchsia was trendy in the interiors, but now the trend eased down. Yet, I still think it will perform well as an accent color eased down with a less vibrant main color.
China Rose
Ah, we needed to calm down after the adventure with fuchsia.
This shade of pink is way more subtle and has this autumn vibe, doesn’t it? So, you guessed right, the beauty type looking the best in this color will be autumn.
The meaning of pink if its shade is China Rose is care and tenderness. It expresses deep feelings of empathy and taking care of others.
This melancholic name suits it, doesn’t it?
Since it is rather dark, it is safe to be worn for basically every occasion. That’s the perfect color for a church dress I would say. 🙂
China Rose can do well in interiors, but it is good to take into consideration its darkness – if you do not have a lot of brightness in the room, this will only make it worse. But here and there as a supportive color, why not?
Meaning of Pink in Flowers
I’ve briefly mentioned that Barbie pink roses mean romance so if your crush handed you such a bouquet, that’s a good sign! 😉
Yet, other flowers also appear in pink, for example lily. Now, its meaning will differ depending on the culture. For example, in Poland, where I come from, lilies are primarily used for… graveyards.
But I know in some places lilies are given to (alive) women as an expression of feelings. So the meaning will vary depending if you live in a Slavic country or somewhere else.
Another popular flower is the peony. Such a beautiful flower! A peony means “I care for you” and often is given in a bouquet if we want somebody to recover from sickness.
I mean, it used to. Now it is not a tradition anymore – but don’t worry, if you get sick I’ll be happy to send you some flowers 😀
Did you know that hibiscus is not only used for teas? I just found out recently. Hibiscus flowers are very gentle, that’s why this flower means sensitivity and gentleness.
This is just my free interpretation, but if a man gives you such flowers, well… you might be his weakness.
Meaning of Pink in Interiors
Houses with any shade of pink give it a spark of feminity. It simply feels more like a home when a woman marks her queendom here and there.
If you want to add some charm and positive energy to your home, use fuchsia. To achieve more coziness and a tender vibe, try China Rose. To have more unicorn magic, make friends with cotton candy pink.
Whichever shade of pink you use, it will make your home richer and communicate to your guests all good things like – I care about my house, the family living here is loving and kind, and this place will charm you.
It might seem hard to balance with darker and more manly colors let’s say, but it’s only an illusion. Pink goes with everything. Change my mind. 🙂
Meaning of Pink in Fashion
Pink is always in fashion. Seriously.
Okay, there are seasons when one shade is more trendy than the other, but you can never go wrong choosing pink for your outfit.
Bright shades of pink will tell the people around you that you have a caring spirit and girly charm.
The darker you go, the more energy and confidence you will communicate with others – here comes the girl power!
You can be creative and mix a few shades of pink – dusty pink will create a happy marriage with China Rose for example. Have fun with this! You can never have “too much” feminity in your outfit.
I am obsessed with French berets so much and my pink one makes my day so much more colorful. Do you want to get the same one so we can match? 🙂
Pink Rules!
I hope I helped you understand the meaning of pink in general and also specifically for each shade. I love pink so much! And I love helping you understand the power of colors more.
After all this writing about pink, I do think like changing my outfit to this color. Maybe I’ll eleven go with fuchsia? 🙂
I’m curious – what is your favorite shade of pink and why?
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