salmon pink

noun

: a strong yellowish pink

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Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret were sartorial opposites, adding a pop of color to their parents’ ensembles with a salmon pink gown and a teal blue gown, respectively. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 His costar, podcaster Stavros Halkias, maneuvered through the crowd in a salmon pink leisure suit. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026 Each métier has its own color scheme inspired by British history, architecture and interior design, including peach and salmon pink for the womenswear rooms, marine blue for menswear, sunflower yellow for watches and jewelry, and shades of rich red for the leather accessories collections. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 The facility had been recently painted salmon pink with fresh saplings planted around the perimeter. — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salmon pink

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of salmon pink was in 1882

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“Salmon pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salmon%20pink. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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salmon pink

noun
: a strong yellowish pink
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