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Incorporating pink shades in your home

Pink is a colour that brings beauty, warmth and elegance to a space, wherever it is used. From delicate, floral pastels to sophisticated, dusky hues and softly spoken neutrals, there is a pink shade to suit every interior scheme.

Discover our inspiration for incorporating shades of pink throughout the home to create elegant, characterful spaces.

Our palette of pink shades

Muted Pinks – Warm & Inviting

Gentle muted pinks are some of the most-loved paint shades. They pair beautifully with textural fabrics and soft furnishings to provide warmth, softness and charm. Light dusky hues like Mochi and Castell Pink offer visibly more character than ordinary neutrals. These pinks provide a simple, easy-on-the-eye backdrop to create spaces where we feel relaxed, comforted and at home.

Our Masquerade Colour Scales contain red oxide rather than the use of violet pigments. Our Creative Director, Ruth, notes: "These shades have a soft, gentle pink undertone without being too sugary or sweet. Masquerade – Mid is also a good alternative to a sharp white."

Light Neutral Pinks – Soft & Elegant

Neutrals with a barely-there, warm pink undertone allow you to incorporate pink in a very soft and understated way. Pale and delicate hues such as Julie’s Dream, Ferdinand and Hammock contain just a hint of pink. They offer a great replacement for white in north-facing rooms where you’re seeking to instil warmth and comfort.

Parlour is a beautiful pinkish off-white – a gentler alternative to the deeper, warmer tones of Masquerade and Castell Pink. Slightly more neutral in its makeup, Parlour provides an elegant backdrop to complement both traditional and contemporary homes.

Deep Pinks – Romantic & Alluring

Rich and sumptuous, deep pink shades often appear as slightly red, plum or warm brown. Embracing dark, earth-toned pinks all over will create a cocoon-like ambience. Use deep, encompassing hues like Nether Red or Ashes of Roses to turn a bedroom or living room into a restful sanctuary.

Darker pinks also work well amongst a palette of complementary neutrals, providing a bolder highlight to draw the eye. Elevate a neutral scheme with added richness, for example using Flight Pink to accompany shades from our Hammock Colour Scales.

Pastel Pinks – Light & Airy

Subtle pastel pinks bring a warm, nurturing glow to the walls of a room. A popular choice for children’s rooms and dressing rooms, these soft blush hues offer a gentle sweetness. Paint walls in shades such as Pink Slip or Chemise for a scheme that is definitely pink, without being overwhelming.

Due to their lighter tones, these pastel pinks pair well with pink-based whites such as China Clay for a fresh, airy atmosphere. Or consider introducing a colour like Confetti to bring a playful touch to studies, playrooms and kitchen schemes.

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Bold Pinks – Statement Interiors

Bold and playful, more vibrant pinks instantly capture your attention. Whether you’re introducing a bright colour highlight or transforming a whole room, these shades will bring a smile to your face.

Mid-strength, blush pinks like Hellebore and Floss work wonderfully when embraced all over to add an element of surprise to your interior palette. Consider using them in small bathrooms or home studies for a joyful, inviting scheme. Alternatively, statement pinks like Leather or Carmine are fabulous accent shades to add contrast to both colourful and neutral schemes.

How to use pink in a scheme

Tonal Pinks – Combine Pink Families

Combining a palette of harmoniously related hues brings a calming, restful atmosphere to the home. This tonal approach is a great way to complement a pink colour scheme, softening harsh lines and creating a warm, welcoming interior.

For a space that inspires calm from the moment you step inside, layer colours from the same family on all aspects of the room. Paint the walls and woodwork in shades from the Masquerade Colour Scales, and introduce Julie’s Dream on the ceiling.

Explore our ‘Colour Scales’ palette.

Double Drenching – Pair Related Hues

An evolution of ‘Colour Drenching’, ‘Double Drenching’ is a new approach to using colour to design confident, all-over schemes. Select a beautiful pink shade for your walls, then incorporate a contrasting pink to provide an unexpected highlight in another part of the space.

‘Double Drenching’ creates bold, inspiring schemes that allow you to confidently embrace colour in your home. Choose a scheme that reflects your personal style, whether that’s a vibrant combination or a warm, inviting pairing like Hellebore with Blush.

Pink Double Drenching Schemes

Pink Accents – A Touch of Pink

Pink combines harmoniously with a variety of other colours and neutrals. Bright, eye-catching pinks like Carmine and Mischief work well as accent shades in many schemes.

Add a vibrant colour highlight to an existing interior by incorporating these shades on an upcycled piece of furniture. Alternatively, consider introducing a textural element with pretty, pink wallpaper like Lovers’ Toile – Blush.

Pink & Green – Natural Pairings

Inspired by nature, pink and green is one of the most timeless colour pairings. There are endless combinations of tones and hues, providing a perfect option to complement any home or style.

You might consider something soft and classic, like Boringdon Green with Ashes of Roses, or a brighter pairing such as Pea Green with Hellebore. Alternatively, a warm, muted combination like Livid and Masquerade offers a more contemporary feel.

Pink & Brown – Dark Highlight

Using pink alongside a related dark tone is a great way to tone down the sweetness and create a more grown-up, sophisticated scheme. Pink and black has been a popular pairing in contemporary interior design, creating a strong juxtaposition of softness and impact. But for a gentler combination, earthy pink and brown hues harmonise beautifully together.

Explore the left-hand side of our ‘Neutral Scales’ palette for inspiration, which presents balanced pairings like Castell Pink with Ganache, or Flight Pink with Purple Brown. Or select a beautiful combination from our colour cards, for example Mochi with Attic II.

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Pink Wallpaper – Introduce Pattern

Pink wallpapers provide a simple way to bring texture and personality to your walls. Often inspired by botanical motifs and floral patterns, these inviting designs welcome the beauty of nature into the home.

There are many ways to incorporate pink wallpapers depending on the look you are aiming for. Embracing pattern all over delivers a bold, immersive space, whilst introducing a wallpaper on one wall will create a focal point. Consider pairing your wallpaper with coordinating colours, related neutrals or contrasting accent shades to suit your preference.

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Key considerations for using pink paint

From vibrant hues to soft neutral shades, pink is a wonderful colour choice for introducing warmth and character to spaces in your home. A beautiful, muted pink embraced all over will create a cocooning, soothing bedroom sanctuary. Whilst a bold and playful pink shade could add a fun pop of colour to a child’s room or a creative workspace.

For more inspiration for using pink, explore our red and pink design schemes. Simply click on your most-loved images to discover the featured shades.

Browse our full palette of pink paint colours to find your perfect shade. We always recommend ordering sample pots before committing to a colour, to make sure you’re happy with how it appears in the space.

Incorporating pink shades in your home

Our palette of pink shades

Muted Pinks – Warm & Inviting

Explore muted pinks

Light Neutral Pinks – Soft & Elegant

Explore neutral pinks

Deep Pinks – Romantic & Alluring

Explore deep pinks

Pastel Pinks – Light & Airy

Explore pastel pinks

Bold Pinks – Statement Interiors

Explore bold pinks

How to use pink in a scheme

Tonal Pinks – Combine Pink Families

Double Drenching – Pair Related Hues

Pink Accents – A Touch of Pink

Pink & Green – Natural Pairings

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Pink & Brown – Dark Highlight

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Pink Wallpaper – Introduce Pattern

Key considerations for using pink paint