What Colors Make Pink?
Learn how to mix and create different shades of pink
Pink is created by mixing red with white, making it a tint of red. The amount of white determines whether you get a soft blush or a vibrant hot pink. Pink can also be created by mixing red with very small amounts of blue for magenta-leaning pinks.
How to Make Pink
Red
White
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Red mixed with white creates classic pink shades.
Red
White
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Equal parts create a strong, vibrant pink.
Magenta
White
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Magenta with white creates cool, purple-leaning pinks.
Red
Yellow
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Red with a touch of yellow creates warm coral pinks.
Color Theory: Understanding Pink
Pink is technically a light tint of red. In color theory, adding white to any color creates a tint. The more white added, the lighter and more pastel the pink becomes. Magenta (red + blue) mixed with white also creates pink, but with a cooler, more purple undertone.
Shades & Variations of Pink
Hot Pink
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Magenta with a touch of white
Blush
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Red with lots of white
Coral
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Red, white, and a touch of orange
Salmon
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Red, white, and yellow
Fuchsia
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Equal red and blue (magenta)
Rose
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Red with a small amount of blue
Bubblegum
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Pink with extra white and warmth
Dusty Rose
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Pink with gray and brown undertone
Flamingo
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Bright pink with orange tint
Magenta
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Red and blue in equal parts
Cerise
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Deep pink with red dominance
Watermelon
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Pink with red and a touch of coral
Pro Tips for Mixing Pink
- Use a cool red for magenta-pinks, warm red for coral-pinks
- Add yellow to pink for warm salmon and peach tones
- Add a tiny bit of blue to red before adding white for cooler pinks
- Pink pairs beautifully with gray, navy, and mint green