shocking pink

Electric magenta hue

Shocking pink is a vivid, intense shade of pink with magenta undertones—brighter and more saturated than standard pink.

The name suggests its visual impact: arresting, attention-grabbing, almost aggressive in its brightness.

Fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli popularized the color in the 1930s.

She wore a shocking pink dress to the gala.

color

magenta

Vivid purplish-red hue

rose · coral · flamingo · raspberry · strawberry · watermelon · hibiscus · bougainvillea · carnation · orchid

vibrant

neon

Inert illuminating element

saturated · brilliant · luminous · radiant · glowing · dazzling · psychedelic · popping · highlighter · Day-Glo

fashion

haute couture

Custom luxury dressmaking

avant-garde · glamour · couture · designer · trendsetting · vogue · accessories · lipstick · nail polish · evening gown

bold

eye-catching

Immediately noticeable, visually

unapologetic · vivid · loud · audacious · flamboyant · provocative · show-stopping · unforgettable · statement · standout

Categories
Opposites
color intensity/vibrancy

shocking pinkgreige

Unbleached, undyed cloth

drab · colorless · ashen · dingy · fawn

visual subtlety/boldness

shocking pinksubtle

Not immediately obvious

muted · understated · subdued · restrained · quiet

warmth/temperature of color

shocking pinkcool grey

Neutral tone, blue undertones

slate blue · gunmetal · charcoal · midnight blue

Family

pink, shocking, shocked, pinkie, pinky, pinkish, shocks, shocker, pinkness

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