Definitions Related words Mentions Colors (New!)
Color:
China pink


More info:
Wikipedia, ColorHexa


Colors with the same hue:
Tyrian purple
Pansy purple
Rouge
Persian rose
Wild Strawberry
Hot pink
Faded Pink
Carnation pink
Azalea
Similar colors:
Cyclamen
Mulberry
Hot pink
Rouge
Carnation pink
Illusion
Kobi
Fandango
Sugar plum
Brilliant rose
English lavender
Boysenberry
Wild Strawberry
Deep mauve
Orchid
Delicate Rose
Plum
Passionfruit
Frostbite
Flirt
Pale plum
Luminous Pink
Byzantine
Pansy purple
Persian rose
Bright lilac
Deep pink
Aubergine
Purpureus
Faded Pink
Words evoked by this color:
manicured,  hideous,  oddity,  strange,  abnormality,  strangest,  modish,  esthetic,  rosamond,  flattering,  becoming,  zimmermann,  coy,  winsome,  endearing,  abashed,  abash,  pinkish,  coquette,  coquettish,  suffuse,  bosom,  flattered,  fond,  darling,  endear,  bashful,  mignon,  pash,  boudoir,  lovely,  swoon,  mademoiselle,  pointe,  tumescent,  fluster,  sheepishly,  boutique,  delicacy,  delicate,  charmingly,  charming,  delicately,  petite,  dainty,  embarrassment,  embarrass,  embarrassing,  gaffe,  mulberry
Literary analysis:
In literature, "china pink" is not merely a botanical reference but also a vivid descriptor of a nuanced, almost ethereal color. For example, in [1] the phrase "china pink clusters" is artfully contrasted against a backdrop of mystic darkness, lending an almost otherworldly radiance to the oleander blooms. Similarly, the term is used to evoke decorative elegance in [2], where a "china pink rose" is highlighted for its beauty and hardy charm in both gardens and as a cut flower for the home. These usages show how "china pink" effectively captures both a visual quality and an emotional ambiance, inviting readers to experience scenes rich in color and delicate allure.
  1. Nor must the passion-flower be forgotten—and against its mystic darkness set the china pink clusters of the oleander.
    — from The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
  2. Amabilis is a useful china pink rose for decorative purposes, either in the garden [85] or to cut for the house; it is strong and hardy.
    — from Roses and Rose Growing by Rose Georgina Kingsley

Go to a random color

This tab, the new OneLook "color thesaurus", is a work in progress. It draws from a data set of more than 2000 color names gathered from sources around the Web, and an analysis of how they are referenced in English texts. Some words, like "peach", function as both a color name and an object; when you do a search for words like these, you will see both of the above sections.



Home   Reverse Dictionary / Thesaurus   Datamuse   Word games   Spruce   Feedback   Dark mode   Random word   Help


Color thesaurus

Use OneLook to find colors for words and words for colors

See an example

Literary notes

Use OneLook to learn how words are used by great writers

See an example

Word games

Try our innovative vocabulary games

Play Now

Read the latest OneLook newsletter issue: Compound Your Joy