In the home, pink can be used to create beautiful contrasts, as well as to add vibrancy and life to our living space. Pink is a popular color choice for interiors, as it can add a pop of color and a playful, feminine touch to any room. When used in moderation, pink can add warmth and soften the overall aesthetic, making it a great choice for bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms.
How do you make the color pink?
When making pink, we’re just bringing down a shade of red to your desired choice. First, don't just try to turn red into pink by mixing in white. The trick is to gradually incorporate red dots into a white blob. By doing this, the typical issue of your pink being too dark will be avoided.
Making different shades of Pink
The shade of pink you want to make will depend on the red you use as your base. Mixing blue, orange, and yellow in different proportions gives different shades of pink. Some of the commonly used shades of pink are:
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Light Pink - Mix equal parts of red and white paint.
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Blush Pink - Add a small amount of red paint to white paint to get a delicate shade of pink.
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Peony Pink - Mix a small amount of red paint with a larger amount of white paint to get a deeper shade of pink.
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Magenta Pink - Mix equal parts of red and blue paint.
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Rose Pink - Mix a small amount of red paint with a larger amount of yellow paint to get a warm shade of pink.
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Hot Pink - Add more red paint to the light pink mixture to get a brighter shade of pink.
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Salmon Pink - Mix equal parts of red and orange paint.
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Fuchsia Pink - Add a small amount of blue paint to the magenta pink mixture to get a brighter shade of pink.
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Coral Pink - Mix equal parts of red, orange, and yellow paint.
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Dusty Rose - Add a small amount of brown paint to the blush pink mixture to get a muted shade of pink.
Pink doesn't have to be whimsical; it may be played down as well. When paired with hues that emphasize the force of its red-derived tone, pink may add vitality and strength to a painting.
