powder pink

Pale cosmetic shade

Powder pink is a soft, muted shade of pink with a dusty or chalky quality, lighter and less saturated than hot pink or magenta.

The name evokes the fine, delicate texture of cosmetic powder or talc.

It appears frequently in fashion, interior design, and weddings, where it suggests femininity, romance, or vintage elegance.

The bridesmaids wore powder pink dresses.

She painted the nursery a soothing powder pink.

color

blush

Facial reddening from emotion

coral · salmon · bubblegum · peach · fuchsia · magenta · raspberry · rouge · watermelon · tulip

fashion

blush

Facial reddening from emotion

silk · ribbon · lace · couture · runway · bridesmaid · prom · lingerie · nail polish · lipstick

softness

gentle

Soft and kind

  • mutedMade quieter or softer
  • subtleNot immediately obvious
  • soothingReducing distress or discomfort

calm · mellow · whisper · hush · tender · delicate · faded · washed · pale · light

decor

nursery

Room for infants

throw · accent wall · bouquet · tablecloth · wedding · baby shower · centerpiece · curtain · upholstery · ceramic

Categories
Opposites
color saturation/intensity

powder pinkhot pink

Vivid, electric magenta

neon pink · fuchsia · electric pink · shocking pink · magenta

color temperature/hue

powder pinkforest green

Dark yellowish-green hue

hunter green · dark green · navy blue · charcoal · powder blue

aesthetic/cultural association

powder pinkjet black

Deepest possible dark

military green · gunmetal gray · blood red · matte black · camouflage

Family

powder, pink, powders, powdered, powdering, powdery, pinks, pinked, pinking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G