pinkgreen

Pinkgreen is a term used in design and fashion to describe a color concept or palette in which pink and green tones are prominent or interwoven. It is not an official color name in standard color systems such as RGB or CMYK, and its exact shade varies with context. The term functions as informal shorthand in design briefs, blogs, and social media, signaling a playful or nature-associated aesthetic rather than a specific pigment.

In practice, pinkgreen can refer to palettes that pair pink hues with green undertones, or to colors that appear as pink with a hint of green, a dusty olive, or a sage-tinged rose. Designers may use the concept to evoke contrasts between softness and vitality or to suggest ecological or feminine-coded themes without relying on a single fixed shade. The term is flexible enough to describe both pastel combinations—such as pale pink with muted greens—and brighter, high-contrast duos like magenta and lime.

Because pinkgreen is informal, there is no universal standard for what constitutes a pinkgreen color. Its meaning is shaped by user intent, media, and branding, and it may be used to name limited-edition products or to align with trends in color storytelling.

See also: color theory, color palette, pastel colors, biophilic design, branding and color.