Candy pink
A pink shade first named in English in the 1920s
Candy pink is a bright pink colour, similar to the shade of some sweets. The name first appeared in English in 1926. Its lively tone sets it apart from softer or paler pinks.
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- Candy pink is a vivid pink shade.
- The name was first used in English in 1926.
- It is named for its resemblance to the colour of sweets.
What colour is Candy pink?
Candy pink is a strong pink colour, close to the hue of certain sugary treats. It stands out for its vividness, making it more striking than many lighter or more muted pinks. The colour is often linked with the playful and eye-catching look of confectionery, giving it a cheerful appearance.
Where does Candy pink come from?
The term 'candy pink' was first used in English in 1926. Its name comes from its resemblance to the bright pinks seen in sweets and candies. The colour was recognised and named for its distinctive, lively shade, setting it apart from other pinks.
Pink around the world
What the pink and magenta family means from country to country.
The president's office in Buenos Aires is the Casa Rosada, the Pink House. A popular story says its paint once had ox blood mixed in, though this is not proven.
Politics and protestSource: Casa RosadaThe third day of the New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground is Jane McGrath Day. The crowd wears pink to raise money for breast cancer nurses.
Protection and healingHopeSource: McGrath FoundationThe Rose Valley near Kazanlak grows pink damask roses for rose oil. The harvest in late May and June is marked by a festival and the crowning of a Rose Queen.
Nature and renewalFestival and celebrationJoySource: Rose Valley, BulgariaToulouse is called la Ville Rose, the pink city, for the soft pink brick of its old buildings.
Nature and renewalSource: ToulouseIn November 2003 protesters entered parliament carrying roses, and the president resigned without bloodshed. The change of power is called the Rose Revolution.
Politics and protestHopeSource: Rose RevolutionAt Holi, the spring festival of colours, friends and strangers smear each other with gulal, a coloured powder. Pink and red gulal are the best known shades.
Festival and celebrationJoySource: HoliShades and relatives of Candy pink
Candy pink is one of several pink shades, each with its own character. It is brighter than pastel pinks and less deep than magenta. Its name and look are inspired by the colours found in confectionery.
Colours that go with Candy pink
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Questions people ask about Candy pink
What colour is candy pink?
Candy pink is a bright, lively shade of pink, similar to the colour of some sweets.
When did the name candy pink first appear?
The name 'candy pink' was first recorded in English in 1926.
Why is it called candy pink?
It is called candy pink because its colour is like that of certain pink sweets or candies.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Candy apple red" (the section "Candy pink"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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