Tango pink
A moderate reddish pink from the Plochere Color System
Tango pink is a moderate reddish pink shade, first named in English in 1925. It is also called tango and is included in the Plochere Color System, a palette often used by interior designers.
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- Tango pink is a moderate reddish pink.
- First recorded as a colour name in English in 1925.
- Also known as tango.
- Defined in the Plochere Color System, used by interior designers.
What colour is Tango pink?
Tango pink is a moderate reddish pink, sitting between a true pink and a light red. It stands out for its balance of warmth and brightness, making it less pale than pastel pinks but not as deep as magenta. Its tone is lively yet soft, offering a distinct look among pink shades.
Where does Tango pink come from?
The name 'tango pink' was first used in English in 1925. It is also simply called 'tango'. The colour is part of the Plochere Color System, a palette created in 1948 that has become a reference for interior designers. The sources do not state why it was named after the dance or if there is any direct link.
How Tango pink is defined
Tango pink is defined as a standard shade in the Plochere Color System. This means its colour is fixed by a specific formula or digital value, rather than being made from a particular pigment or dye. Its hex code is #E4717A.
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 Tango pink
Tango pink is related to other reddish pinks but is set apart by its moderate tone. It may be confused with similar shades like rose or coral, but it is distinct within the Plochere system. The name 'tango' may also refer to this same colour.
Colours that go with Tango pink
Harmonies are worked out from the value #E4717A. Contrast ratios follow the WCAG 2 formula.
Questions people ask about Tango pink
What colour is tango pink?
Tango pink is a moderate reddish pink, brighter than a pastel but not as deep as magenta.
Where does the name tango pink come from?
The name was first recorded in English in 1925. The sources do not explain its connection to the dance.
How is tango pink defined?
It is a standard shade in the Plochere Color System, with the hex code #E4717A.
Is tango pink used in any particular country or culture?
The sources do not tie tango pink to any specific country or culture.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Shades of pink" (the section "Tango pink"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. everyrang 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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