Congo pink
A moderate pink with a yellow-orange tint, first named in 1912
Congo pink is a moderate shade of pink with a yellowish, orange tone. Its colour coordinates are the same as coral pink, but the name 'Congo pink' first appeared in English in 1912.
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- Congo pink is a moderate pink with a yellow-orange tone
- The name first appeared in English in 1912
- Its colour coordinates are the same as coral pink
- Congo pink is an orangeish shade of pink
What colour is Congo pink?
Congo pink is a shade of pink that stands out for its moderate strength and a noticeable yellow-orange undertone. This gives it a warmer appearance than many other pinks. It is neither pale nor very bright, sitting comfortably between the two. Its colour coordinates are identical to those of coral pink, making the two visually indistinguishable.
Where does Congo pink come from?
The name 'Congo pink' was first used in English in 1912. While the source does not explain why this name was chosen, it is distinct from the earlier 'coral pink', which shares the same colour values but was recorded as a name in 1892.
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 Congo pink
Congo pink is visually the same as coral pink, as both share identical colour coordinates. It is a moderate, yellow-toned pink, and may be confused with other orangeish pinks, but its specific name and tone set it apart.
Colours that go with Congo pink
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Questions people ask about Congo pink
What colour is Congo pink?
Congo pink is a moderate pink with a yellowish, orange tone, making it warmer than many other pinks.
When was Congo pink first named?
The name 'Congo pink' was first recorded as a colour name in English in 1912.
Is Congo pink the same as coral pink?
Yes, Congo pink and coral pink have identical colour coordinates, so they look the same.
What sets Congo pink apart from other pinks?
Its moderate strength and yellow-orange undertone give it a warmer appearance than most pinks.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Shades of pink" (the section "Congo 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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