National Pink Day colors the world in vibrant shades of pink each year and explores everything it represents. On June 23rd, National Pink Day colors the world in vibrant shades of pink and explores everything it represents.
According to surveys conducted in both the United States and Europe, the color pink mixed with white or pale blue is most commonly associated with femininity, intelligence, tenderness, childhood, and romance. When pink is mixed with violet or black, it is associated with eroticism and seduction.
Historically pink
"to pink" (the verb) refers to "to decorate with a perforated or punched pattern" dating back to the 14th century.
During the Middle Ages, it would have been curious to find pink used in fabric or decor. However, it was rarely seen in women's fashion and sacred art, but not often. Artists often depicted the Christ child dressed in pink, the color associated with Christ's body. During the Renaissance, artists also used pink for the flesh color of faces and hands.
The Rococo Period (1720-1777) was the golden age of the color pink, with the color pink prevailing. During this period, Pastel colors became extremely popular in all European courts. Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), the mistress of King Louis XV of France, was known for wearing pink, often mixed with light blue. Ms. Pompadour had a particular shade of pink specifically made for her at one point.
Young boys in 19th century England were wearing pink ribbons or decorations. The men in England wore red uniforms, and since boys were still considered small boys, the boys wore pink.
Pink became much bolder, brighter, and more assertive in the twentieth century, and in 1931, the color "Shocking Pink" was introduced.
Pink in language
Although pink comes in a variety of shades, its meanings vary, as well.
- In the pink – This term refers to someone who is in peak form, good health, or in good shape
- When someone "sees pink elephants," they are hallucinating due to a lack of alcohol. To see pink elephants – When someone "sees pink elephants" they are hallucinating due to a lack of alcohol
- Pink slip – When an employer gives a person a pink slip it means they've been fired or suspended from a job. In 1915, the word was first recorded in the United States
- Pink-collar employee – refers to people who work in jobs traditionally thought of as "women's work" – refers to people who work in "traditionally regarded as "women's work"
- Pink Money – The term refers to the LGBT community's economic investment power. "The pink pound" or "pink dollar" are two examples of other uses
- Tickled pink – When one is particularly happy, they are "tickled pink"
How to celebrate national pink day is a mystery
On June 23rd, Think pink. You'll be commemorating the day whether you wear it, eat it, or make a donation. However, you don't have to stop there because you don't have to stop there. Try these other fun pink ideas:
- Or buy some pink flowers
- In a sentence, use pink in a sentence
- tly (or permanently) dye your hair pink
- In shades of pink, whether you color or paint something
- Paint your nails pink
In social media, use #NationalPinkDay.
