carnation pink

Soft coral hue

Carnation pink is a medium pink with warm undertones, named for the color of the common pink carnation flower.

It sits between pale pink and deeper rose shades—softer than hot pink, more saturated than blush: The bridesmaids wore carnation pink dresses.

The color appears frequently in floral arrangements, cosmetics, and feminine design palettes.

Related
  • blushFacial reddening from emotion
  • first blushInitial superficial assessment
  • roseStood up, or fragrant bloom
  • rose goldCopper-infused yellow metal
  • coralMarine skeletal formation

salmon · petunia · dusty · soft · petal · flower · flower girl · bouquet · bridesmaid · ballet · ballet slipper · feminine · delicate · pastel · romantic · flushed · cheek · lipstick

Opposites
color temperature

carnation pinkteal

Shade between aqua, cyan

turquoise · cyan · forest green · mint green · emerald green

color saturation/intensity

carnation pinkfuchsia

Vivid purplish-red hue

magenta · hot pink · crimson · scarlet · neon pink

lightness/value

carnation pinkblack

Darkest possible hue

charcoal · midnight blue · onyx · dark chocolate · jet black

Family

carnation, pink, carnations, pinks, pinked, pinking, pinkish, pinky, carnal

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G