How to Use salmon pink in a Sentence

salmon pink

noun
  • Its current color is best described as a very pale salmon pink.
    — Geoff Gaherty, Scientific American, 30 Nov. 2012
  • And the sunset — bits of clouds turned deep salmon pink and plum — did not disappoint.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
  • As adults, Brazilian whiteknees and salmon pink bird-eaters can grow to the size of a salad plate.
    — Jason Bittel, National Geographic, 16 Sep. 2020
  • The lack of sleep was worth the morning light coloring mountain tips a bright salmon pink.
    — Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2022
  • The matching sets of all kinds were a highlight, from the salmon pink shorts and shirts to the knitted twinsets.
    — Libby Page, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Think lime green, salmon pink, and navy blue hues contrasted with crisp white tones for a clean and refreshing space.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
  • Harris also styled a salmon pink power suit for the occasion.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 25 July 2024
  • The only way that rosé gets its familiar salmon pink hue is from this brief pressing period.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 8 May 2021
  • Underneath her floral overcoat was a salmon pink chiffon blouse.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
  • This button-front style comes in short and long-sleeve options, in colors including crisp white, salmon pink, and sky blue.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
  • William was dressed casually in a navy blue hoodie and salmon pink shorts while the trio wore shorts and varied colors of blue.
    — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
  • Reddit threads and bloggers have gone deep trying to decide the maker and shade of her signature salmon pink.
    — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 25 June 2021
  • Louise takes a liking to Brick-O-La, a salmon pink shade that compliments her fair skin.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 28 June 2024
  • Grace's color scheme primarily features a beachy color palette of salmon pink, aqua and cream.
    — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE.com, 7 Sep. 2021
  • The stems are enveloped in small, white blossoms in spring, and then are adorned throughout summer by glossy, bluish green leaves that turn salmon pink in autumn.
    — Washington Post, 2 July 2019
  • Beautiful deep salmon pink flowers on a more compact plant that reaches 22 inches tall.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This energy was seen in the use of kitschy, colorful hair clips and the use of hits of color such as light yellow, cherry red, and salmon pink.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The socks come in six versatile colors, like waterfall (denim blue), flamingo (salmon pink), and onyx (dark gray).
    — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 13 Aug. 2019
  • The facility had been recently painted salmon pink with fresh saplings planted around the perimeter.
    — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Just look at how the above salmon pink tights completely transform an outfit rich with jewel tones—the impact just wouldn’t be the same with a pair of black stockings.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The pair toyed with a daring palette of rusty orange and salmon pink, adding to the dapper, contemporary vibe of the collection.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The pop star wore an orange high-neck top and a matching cheetah headscarf, while her beau sported black shades and a short-sleeve salmon pink button-up over a plain white tee.
    — Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Baseball caps are fine, check shirts are fine, salmon pink trousers combined with a sky blue shirt are fine, but above all else, a tie is absolutely imperative.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • With options like salmon pink, ginger, apricot, coffee, army green, and charcoal gray, there’s an option for every outfit in your fall wardrobe.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
  • In the clip Kelce is dressed in a head-to-toe salmon pink look while Swift rocks a flirty black (or possibly brown) leather minidress with a pair of sling-backs.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 May 2024
  • But what most surprised her at the outset of her trip was seeing so many people decked out in salmon pink and apple green, Louis told Fortune.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Kelce’s dark blue shirt was blooming with yellow and pink florals and green foliage, adding a touch of whimsy with salmon pink tassels trimming his short sleeves and hemline.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • From brick red to salmon pink to deep crimson, each shade was a softer alternative to a classic bold lip and tailored to complement each model's skin tone.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2021
  • The inmates, all dressed in new neon orange and beige uniforms, had gathered in a central courtyard of the prison, which appeared to have been recently painted salmon pink.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Stern modernized the look with blue and salmon pink side panels, which create the visual illusion of an hourglass shape, as well as a curved back seam to make for comfortable swimming.
    — Liana Satenstei, Vogue, 28 June 2021

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