Pink is a softer, less violent red. Pink is the sweet side of red. It's cotton candy and bubble gum and babies, especially little girls.
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The ultimate girly-girl colour this is a great choice for a date outfit. It's romantic without the strong sexiness of red. Avoid teaming it only with black - a combination which for some people is too smutty. Grey however, is perfect.
Pink has a calming effect on the senses. Some sports teams paint the visiting team room in pink to reduce their energy and keep them passive. But it only lasts for a short while. Pink has been used in prisons to keep inmates calm, but researchers found that prisoners adjusted to the colour and became agitated and aggressive.
Pink will add a charming playfulness to your interior. Aside from the obvious use of pink in a little girl's bedroom, use it alongside other darker pinks, purples and burgundy to create a stronger look. If you want to keep it soft, delicate and romantic - go for paler pinks with whites, creams, beiges and other pastels.
Pink in commercial design instantly signals girly and feminine. But it also signals sweetness, making it a perfect choice for sugary food products (like donuts!). It's also closely associated with strawberry, making it easy to identify the flavour within a range. And of course it's great for rose wines!
