salmon pink

noun

: a strong yellowish pink

Examples of salmon pink in a Sentence

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Laurent-Perrier began releasing non-vintage rosé Champagne in 1968 and generally macerates its juice for 48 to 72 hours, giving it a stunning salmon pink color. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2026 My personal favorite part is the playful color options: mint green, salmon pink, butter yellow, and of course, white. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026 Little Phoenix and London both embraced the pink style memo, twinning in matching salmon pink bomber jackets trimmed with white accents and sleeves and bedazzled with their names on the front. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Both the pointed upper and platform with the salmon pink sole have become a signature of the designer’s creations. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for salmon pink

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Mar. 2026.

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salmon pink

noun
: a strong yellowish pink
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