What Your Favourite Shade of Pink Might Say About You
A personal take on colour, personality, and how pink found its power back
A few Christmases ago, I asked my husband for a pink dressing gown. How hard can it be, right? Easiest job in the world!
Well, turns out it wasn’t…
It was big, fluffy, and very, very pink. But the second I opened it, I knew: this wasn’t my kind of pink. It was the kind of shade I can’t stand. If pink could yell, this one was screaming. Definitely not what I was looking for. I tried to like it. I really did. But I couldn’t even pretend.
My husband, bless him, looked genuinely confused and said,
“It’s a pink dressing gown! Isn’t that what you wanted?”
And that moment stuck with me. Because I realised something obvious but rarely said out loud:
Just because it was pink didn’t mean it was me.
Not everyone who loves pink loves the same pink.
Pink isn’t just one thing. It’s a spectrum. A moodboard. A mirror.
Some pinks are soft and soothing. Some are bold and bright. Some carry nostalgia, others feel electric.
The one you’re drawn to? I really believe it says something.
Not just about your taste — but your pace, your energy, your way of feeling the world.
There’s a chart at the bottom of this post where you can actually choose your pink — the one that feels most like you.
Not every pink made it in (I know), but these are the ones I see come up the most — in moods, in stories, in moments that matter.
Here’s what I’ve learned about the pinks people reach for:
💗 Blush Pink
You’re the calm in the chaos. You create spaces that feel like exhaling. You gravitate toward warmth, comfort, and emotional texture — things that feel real but never overwhelming.
Your world probably smells like vanilla and sounds like morning light. In design, blush is your grounding pink: gentle but never dull. It’s the quiet confidence of knowing who you are.
💥 Hot Pink
You’ve got spark — and you're not hiding it. You feel things fully, express them boldly, and don’t apologise for loving what you love. You believe fun is serious business.
Hot pink shows up in your life through bold choices: vivid details, candy-bright accents, pops of joy. You’re not trying to blend in — you’re here to create your own rhythm.
🌸 Dusty Rose
You’re nostalgic — but in a grounded, intentional way. You’re drawn to things with stories: vintage books, sun-warmed linen, notes written in real handwriting.
Dusty rose feels like memory, time, and tenderness all wrapped up. It’s the pink of old photographs, quiet mornings, and beauty that lingers.
🧠 Muted or Millennial Pink
You live at the intersection of soft and modern. You like balance — edge with warmth, minimalism with mood. Your taste is curated but not cold. You feel deeply, even if you keep it wrapped in velvet.
This pink is the one you see in matte ceramics, soft sweaters, curated shelves. You understand the power of gentle design.
🍑 Peachy Pink
You’re sunshine in human form. Warm, generous, always finding the bright side — even when the skies are grey. You bring ease to the room just by being in it.
Peachy pink is soft with a hint of cheer. It’s the colour of long brunches, kind smiles, and the kind of joy that doesn’t need to shout. You make things feel better, lighter, more human.
🧡 Coral Pink
You’ve got zest. You chase ideas, jump in with both feet, and make bold feel effortless. You’re magnetic — full of momentum and creative spark.
Coral pink lives somewhere between play and passion. It’s the punch of colour in a sea of beige. You don’t sit still — you stir things up. And you make it look good.
🍬 Bubblegum Pink
You’re fun, full stop. Whimsical, nostalgic, a little cheeky — you don’t take yourself too seriously, and that’s your superpower. You make space for lightness.
Bubblegum pink is roller skates, confetti, and a sugar rush of joy. It’s for people who still believe in magic — and aren’t afraid to wear it on their sleeve.
🪸 Salmon Pink
You’re a little unexpected — in the best way. Earthy, creative, and quietly rebellious. You don’t follow trends. You follow instinct.
Salmon pink is the wild card of the spectrum: grounded but never boring. It’s warm, worn-in, and full of character — like your favourite vintage find that somehow goes with everything.
🌷 Petal Pink
You’re soft, but never simple. Gentle, hopeful, deeply in tune — you move through the world with care.
Petal pink is morning dew, fresh notebooks, and the feeling of starting over. It’s a quiet kind of courage — the colour of growth before it blooms.
🧬 The Psychology of Pink
Pink doesn’t just look soft — it feels soft.
It’s been shown to calm the nervous system, lower aggression, even slow your sense of time. Some shades soothe, others energize, but all of them invite one thing: presence.
That’s what pulled me toward pink in my own work — not just the look, but the intention.
You’ll find blush walls, dusty-rose rooftops, glittery hot pink trim — every shade with its own personality.
They’re made for people who don’t just like pink — they see themselves in it.
People who know that softness can be powerful, and sweetness can be intentional.
If that’s you, welcome. You’re not just choosing a colour, you’re building a world that reflects you back💗
