salmon pink

noun

1. salmon ( defs 4, 5 ).

salmon pink

noun

1. Sometimes shortened tosalmon
   1. a yellowish-pink colour, sometimes with an orange tinge
   2. ( as adjective )

      a salmon-pink hat

Word History and Origins

Origin of salmon pink¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Among attendees at the Tuesday night event were many women wearing the organization’s signature salmon pink and apple green colors.

From Los Angeles Times

And the sunset — bits of clouds turned deep salmon pink and plum — did not disappoint.

From Los Angeles Times

Produced by Walt Disney’s WED Enterprises and Gemini G.E.L., a publisher of fine art limited editions, the 18-ft.-tall, salmon pink sculpture captivated crowds with periodic “dances” on the museum plaza.

From Los Angeles Times

The lack of sleep was worth the morning light coloring mountain tips a bright salmon pink.

From Washington Post

That would be a Brazilian salmon pink birdeater tarantula named Caetano she describes as “a beautiful yet low maintenance pet who brings me joy.”

From Washington Post