Steel pink
A deep magenta-pink first made by Crayola in 2011
Steel pink is a vivid pink with a strong purple tint, falling between magenta and pink. The name and colour were introduced by Crayola in 2011 as part of a coloured pencil set, making it a modern addition to the range of pinks.
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- Steel pink is a strongly purple-toned pink.
- Introduced by Crayola in January 2011.
- It is a deep tone of magenta.
- Part of the Ultra Hot and Super Cool coloured pencil set.
What colour is Steel pink?
Steel pink is a bold colour that sits between pink and purple, showing a strong magenta influence. It is much deeper and more purple-toned than most pinks, giving it a striking appearance. The colour stands out for its intensity and is easily recognised among other shades of pink.
Where does Steel pink come from?
The name 'steel pink' was created by Crayola, a well-known maker of art supplies. It first appeared in January 2011, when Crayola launched its Ultra Hot and Super Cool coloured pencil set. The name does not refer to the metal steel, but rather is a creative label for this particular shade.
Where Steel pink is used
Steel pink is mainly known from its use in Crayola coloured pencils. It was part of a set aimed at offering new and unusual colours for drawing and colouring. The shade is not tied to any traditional use in art, textiles, or design outside of this context.
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 Steel pink
Steel pink is described as a deep tone of magenta. It is closely related to other magenta and purple-pink shades but is set apart by its specific balance of pink and purple. It should not be confused with lighter or more orange-toned pinks.
Colours that go with Steel pink
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Questions people ask about Steel pink
What colour is steel pink?
Steel pink is a vivid pink with a strong purple or magenta tint, making it deeper and bolder than most pinks.
Where does the name steel pink come from?
The name was created by Crayola for a coloured pencil introduced in 2011. It does not refer to the metal steel.
When was steel pink first used?
Steel pink was first introduced by Crayola in January 2011 as part of a coloured pencil set.
Is steel pink used outside of Crayola products?
The sources only mention steel pink as a Crayola colour, with no reference to other uses.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Shades of pink" (the section "Steel 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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