Colors That Go with Pink in Fashion & Interior Design

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The best colors to pair with fuchsia, blush, & other pink hues
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Pink isn't just for little girls! This versatile color can be dressed up or down and made bright and fun or soft and elegant for women and men of all ages. The key is choosing the right shade of pink and the perfect color to complement it. And if you're wondering what colors match with pink, you're in the right place! Let's dive into the best colors that match with pink , colors that go with pink clothing and accessories , and colors that pair well with pink in interior design . Plus, we'll share pink-tastic color selection tips from a color analysis expert and professional stylists!

What colors go well with pink?

  • Black : Bring your black outfit to life with pink accessories, like pink shoes or sunglasses.
  • White : Pair white with a shade of pink to match your vibe, from contemporary to vintage.
  • Brown : Warm up your pink with a chocolate, espresso, camel, or sand shade.
  • Gray : Combine gray with light pink to fuse softness with modernity.
  • Blue : Create a cute look with any shade of blue, but for more elegance, opt for navy.
  • Green : Look bright and springy or retro chic with green and pink color combos.
  • Yellow : Catch pink beachy vibes with butter yellow or glam it up with gold.
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Best Colors That Match with Pink

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    Black Color analysis expert, certified image consultant, and style coach Julia Dobkine's favorite pink pairing is black, especially when it's a deep shade of pink. [1] The effect of these two seemingly opposite colors can be bold and dramatic, or chic and elegant. It all comes down to the shade of pink and your style or decorating choices.

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    Julia Dobkine is a Color Analysis Expert, Certified Image Consultant, and Style Coach, as well as the founder of Agile Styling, who's helped style thousands of men and women.

    Hannah Park is a Professional Stylist who runs the LA-based styling company, The Styling Agent, where she focuses on crafting wardrobes for her clients according to their needs.

    Susan Kim is a Professional Stylist and the owner of a styling company called Sum+Style Co., with over 5 years experience in the fashion industry.

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    White You can't go wrong with white and pink—they're such a classic color combo! They're also surprisingly versatile. For example, you can pair hot pink walls with white furniture for a room that feels vibrant and bold. You can also combine a pale or dusty shade of pink with a creamy hue to create a vintage, Bridgerton -style vibe.
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    Brown Brown is a neutral shade that goes with just about any color, and pink is no exception! Pair pink with chocolate brown, espresso, camel, or sand to make a grounded color palette that's easy on the eyes and classic to boot.
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    Gray Gray is another one of Dubkine's favorite colors to compliment pink. [2] This combination is cool and contemporary, especially when you use a dark, steel gray against a hot or pale pink.
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    Blue At first blush, you may not think that blue and pink go together, but they do! According to Dubkine, "Any blue [and] any pink will look super cute together." [3] And you can never go wrong with a pink top and accessories paired with blue denim shorts, pants, or jacket.
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    Green Pink goes good with green, says Galinda in Wicked Part 1 (2024), and we agree! [4] While you might want to avoid neon pink and neon green together, just because of how bright and harsh they are combined, the sky's the limit when it comes to other combos. For example, you can try hot pink with emerald green (think Elphaba and Galinda from Wicked: Part 1 ), fuchsia with chartreuse, or peach fuzz with moss.
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    Yellow Pink and yellow look particularly lovely together. Gold or brass brings a touch of glam and warmth to almost any pink shade. You can also try butter or pale yellow with a dusty or hot pink for summer beach vibes.
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    Purple Purple and pink is a timeless feminine combination, particularly if the purple is a lavender shade. The lavender is light and dreamy and perfectly complements lighter pink and tones down brighter, hotter pinks.
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    Red Red is close to pink on the color wheel, which makes them best friends! Together, they make a bold, one-two punch color pairing that can't be stopped. You can't go wrong, for example, with rose red and soft, pale pink, or even scarlet red and fuchsia.
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    Orange Just a short distance away from pink on the color wheel, on the warmer side next to yellow, is orange. Believe it or not, orange and pink are a fabulous color combination. Just think of a grapefruit with its orange skin and dark pink flesh, or the orange and pink clouds of a stunning sunset.
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    Pink That's right, we've come full circle! Let's be real, nothing is as fabulous as pink, so why not combine it with more pink? Dubkine says there's a "huge range" of pink to play with, from pale pastels to bright fuchsias, and cool neon pinks to warm shades of coral. Mix them up, experiment, and create your own pink monochrome vision! [5]
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Colors That Go with Pink Clothing & Accessories

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    Black outfit with pink accessories A black outfit by itself is dark, dramatic, and maybe even a little bit austere. But pair it with hot pink, rose, or another bright pink shade, and a black outfit instantly comes to life! For just the right pop of color, professional stylist Hannah Park recommends carrying "a little pink clutch " or even wearing pink sunglasses or pink earrings . A pink shoe works well here, too! [6]
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    Denim bottoms with pink top According to professional stylist Susan Kim, "Light-wash distressed denim with pink shoes is always a vibe," especially when "paired with a fun crop top or statement top." [8] Experiment with different shades and styles of jeans, like dark and medium wash, holes and no holes, skinny and wide leg. Then bring in the pink with shoes, a top, a jacket, or some other accessory like a pink belt .
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    Wear pink year-round with careful color pairings. Pink goes well with anything white, cream, lavender, pastel blue, or yellow on warmer days. Meanwhile, pink paired with black and red looks fabulous on colder days.

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    Red dress with pink heels Kim says that " pink heels with a red dress " is a super feminine way to play with these shades. [9] You can also give pink a bigger role in your outfit by going half red, half pink. For example, you can pair a pink blouse with a red skirt , or a red button-down shirt with pink pants .
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    Floral print with pink accent color Pink and florals go together like chocolate and strawberries, which is why Kim suggests making this combo part of your feminine fashion statement. [10] For example, choose a floral print dress or skirt with a hint of pink in it, and then bring that shade out in the rest of your ensemble (i.e., in a pretty pink top or your accessories).
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    Navy blue suit with pastel pink pocket square For men who don't mind a little bit of pink in their outfit, Park suggests a classic color combo: navy blue and pastel pink. This pairing looks especially dashing as a navy blue suit and a pastel pink pocket square . [11]
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    Pink from head to toe What goes better with pink than more pink? According to Kim, you can totally rock an elevated and stylish look by pairing pink shoes with other shades of pink in the rest of your outfit. [12] For example, you could wear hot pink heels with a pastel pink dress, or magenta sneakers with a carnation pink jumpsuit.
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    Some pinks look better depending on skin tone. If you have a darker skin tone, neon pink (and neons in general) look really good on you. If you have lighter skin, choose medium pink tones and avoid pastel so you don't look washed out.

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Colors That Match with Pink in Interior Design

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    Mint green and carnation pink Throwback to the vintage era of the 1950s with a mint green and carnation pink color scheme! You could, for example, deck out your bathroom with mint green tiles and then use pink as an accent color in the wall paint, shower curtain, or rug (or all three!). This color scheme looks cute in any room, though, so don't be afraid to try it in the kitchen, living room, or your bedroom. [13]
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    Navy blue and magenta Navy is a deep, strong blue that grounds the vivacious tones of magenta. Pair them together with white, gray, or another neutral color, and use the magenta primarily as an accent color. One idea is to brighten up your navy blue couch with magenta pillows . Another is to paint the walls in a room navy or dark blue, then bring in magenta with a couple of tasteful pieces of furniture (like a pair of accent chairs or a headboard for a bed).
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    Gray and light pink Lend softness to a space with shades of gray paired with light pink. This is a pretty color combination that looks elegant and stylish in any room, especially in the bedroom or living room, where you can enhance the softness with blankets, pillows, and drapes. [14]
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    Gold and blush Bring a touch of glam to a room by combining soft, sweet blush pink with metallic gold fixtures and decor. Use another neutral shade, like cream or white, to create balance and keep it from looking too gaudy.
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    Orange coral and flamingo pink Jazz up a space by pairing an orange shade of coral and a pink resembling everyone's favorite pink-feathered bird, the flamingo. These colors are bright, in your face, and may even remind you a little bit of the 1970s, but in a good way! They're sure to bring happiness and vitality into your home.
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Things to Consider When Pairing Pink

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    Consider the occasion. If you're adding pink to your outfit, determine which shade to use by considering what kind of event you're attending. Pink shades range so widely that some of the bolder, brighter shades can be inappropriate if the event is serious or somber. For example, you might not want to wear fuchsia or hot pink to someone else's wedding, as it could take away attention from the bride. Similarly, you shouldn't wear those shades to a funeral, as that might be viewed as disrespectful. In such cases, opt for a paler pink that isn't so attention-grabbing.
    • On the other hand, if you're going to a party, a club, out to eat, or running errands, hot pink can make your ensemble fun and youthful!
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    Consider the undertone. When combining a color with pink, think about matching their undertones to create harmony. A pink shade's undertone can be warm, cool, or neutral, depending on what colors were combined to make it. For example, cool-toned pinks (i.e., hot pink, fuchsia, pink ice, and raspberry) have blue, purple, or green in them. Warm-toned pinks (i.e., coral, salmon, and peach fizz) have red, yellow, or orange in them. [15]
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    Consider adding a third neutral color. A third neutral color can help ground two stronger colors. For example, if you're pairing gold and pink, gold can look gaudy and ostentatious when it's overused. To tone it down, you can add white, cream, or another neutral as a background. That way, you can use less gold and pink, but they'll also pop more!
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    Have the courage to experiment. Dobkine feels that many people are afraid of combining colors with pink because they tried it before and didn't like how it looked. She says doing a color analysis on yourself can help with clothing because it teaches you which pinks look best on you. [16] But also, don't be afraid to experiment! Try on different pinks with colors from your closet and see which combos you like. Get paint swatches from the home improvement store, lay them next to each other, and use the pairings that catch your eye. Pink is a fun color, so have fun with it!
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