salmon pink

American  

noun

1. salmon.

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salmon pink British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: salmon. 

   1. a yellowish-pink colour, sometimes with an orange tinge

   2. ( as adjective )

      a salmon-pink hat

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Etymology

Origin of salmon pink

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

But on this day, a salmon pink aurora was observed throughout the night, while an unusually tall, blue-dominant aurora appeared shortly before midnight.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

His heart pumped loudly through his salmon pink T-shirt, as ever.

From The Guardian • Jan. 27, 2020

“Heads,” calls Abigail Spanberger, a blond woman dressed in salmon pink.

From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2018

His face was turning from bronze to salmon pink.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan