Finding the right shade of pink for your colour type

The idea that pink is “for girls” while blue is “for boys” is long outdated. Pink symbolises warmth and kindness, evoking a sense of approachability and empathy. The colour comes in many variations: pale pinks feel soft and calming, while vibrant pinks are bold and full of energy.

Clear & Bright Colouring

Do you have dark hair, bright eyes, and a lighter skin tone? You look best in contrasts. A strong blush pink works beautifully with most neutral tones and pairs perfectly with jewel colours like emerald-turquoise or vivid blue. Because your look is naturally striking, you can wear multi-colour prints combining scarlet, pale pink, and white. Lustrous fabrics that reflect light will further intensify your colours, giving them a richer, more luxurious feel.

Muted Colouring

If you have ashy-toned hair, grey-blue or light brown eyes, and low contrast between your hair, eyes, and skin, you’ll look your best in tone-on-tone combinations—especially medium-depth shades. A soft shell pink is a versatile choice and pairs beautifully with neutrals like cocoa or pewter grey. Try combining shell pink with charcoal blue for elegance, or with burgundy for a winter look. For you, fabric choice is key—select matte textures that absorb light to soften the overall effect.

Light Colouring

Natural blonde hair, light eyes and brows, and fair or porcelain skin? Pink is made for you. Your colour palette includes at least three flattering shades, from pastel pinks to more vivid blush tones. These work well worn alone or with soft partners like light grey, pale turquoise, or soft petrol green. Keep your overall look bright and uplifting by wearing light shades close to your face.

Deep Colouring

Dark hair, dark eyes, and skin tones ranging from porcelain to deep? Your strong colouring calls for equally strong shades. Pastel pinks worn alone can wash you out, but a saturated blush pink is a great summer choice. Pair it with vibrant red or turquoise in warmer months, and with aubergine or forest green in winter for depth and drama.

Warm Colouring

Warm colouring often features red-toned hair in any shade, green, brown, or blue eyes, and porcelain to golden skin—often with freckles. Most pinks have a blue base, which can work against your natural warmth. Instead, coral pink is your best match. Wear it with your neutrals like light navy, or with other warm neutrals like bronze and sage green. For a playful twist, try coral with aqua blue or lime green.

Cool Colouring

Ash or cool brown hair with a cool skin tone? You’ll shine in pinks with blue undertones—think baby pink, rose pink, hot pink, and deeper cassis. These shades work for everything from everyday outfits to occasion wear. Create balance with contrast: baby pink with sapphire is stunning, while cassis with pale grey is perfect for the office. For something unexpected, try rose pink with pine green, or hot pink with bright periwinkle.