Pink

== **Pink Is Poppin!** Pink is a lighter, softer, less violent red. Pink is the sweet side of red. It reminds people of cotton candy and bubble gum and babies, especially little girls. Pink is the color of universal love. Pink is a quiet color. Lovers of beauty favor pink. A pink carnation means "I will never forget you".  ==

__History__
During WWII the Nazis used a color and shape system to keep track of prisoners. Homosexuals were given a pink inverted triangle. At the time pink was neither masculine or feminine. But over time the association of pink with homosexuality may have changed to represent feminine.

Pink was originally for boys in 1920 to 1940 because it is a shape of red that is masculine. Blue was for girls because it is more delicate and represtented the virgin Mary. soon it switched. Also women prefer pink because it is like healthy faces and ripe fruits

In 1949 crayola makes carnation pink the first pink crayon 1964 Pink Panther made.

Nature of Pink:While red stirs up passion and action, studies have shown that large amounts of pink can create physical weakness in people. Perhaps there is a tie-in between this physical reaction and the color's association with the so-called //weaker// sex.

Culture of Pink:In some cultures, such as the US, pink is the color of little girls. It represents //sugar and spice and everything nice//. Pink for men goes in and out of style. Most people still think of pink as a feminine, delicate color.

Using Pink:Both red and pink is associated with love while red is hot passion, pink is romantic and charming. Pink is used to convey playfulness (hot pink flamingos) and tenderness (pastel pinks). Multiple shades of pink and light purple or other pastels used together maintain the soft, delicate, and playful nature of pink. Add strength with darker shades of pinks and purple and burgundy.Using Pink with Other Colors:All shades of pink get sophisticated when combined with black or gray. Medium to dark green with pink is also a sharp-looking combo.

Language of Pink: The use of pink in familiar phrases can help a designer see how their color of choice might be perceived by others — both the positive and negative aspects. Good pink Bad or neutral pink **Pink Words:** These words are synonymous with pink or represent various shades of the color pink. Salmon, coral, hot pink, fuschia, blush, flesh, flush, fuchsia, rose. The Meaning of Warm Color: Warm colors convey emotions from simple optimism to strong violence. The warmth of red, yellow, pink, or orange can create excitement or even anger. The neutrals of black and brown also carry attributes of **warm colors.**
 * In the pink - healthy
 * Tickled pink - happy, content
 * Pink collar - female office worker (sometimes used in a derogatory manner)
 * Pink collar - female office worker (sometimes used in a derogatory manner to imply low person on the office totem pole)
 * Pink - cut, notch, or make a zigzag

Most people still think of pink as a feminine, delicate color, the color for little girls. Does that mean women prefer pink? Not necessarily.The color pink and women is likely more of a cultural association than a strong preference. However, this cultural association could mean that pink is not the ideal color for targeting men

Pink is International! April 14th is International Day of Pink; is an initiative to stop bullying Started in Nova Scotia became an international goal

The internationally famous Pink Ribbon symbolizes breast cancer and the fight to beat it. This idea was started in 1979 when Americans were being held hostage in Iran. The friends and family-members of these people tied yellow ribbons around trees to display their support and hope. A 68 year old woman named Charlotte Haley used a pink ribbon for the same cause after her daughter, grandma, and sister were all diagnosed with breast cancer by tying little pink ribbons to cards with information about breast cancer. First it started as a symbol to raise awareness about it, now it’s an international symbol.

“The Pink International Company is the leading television (Pink TV) and radio (Radio Pink) broadcast company in Serbia, offering a wide range of entertainment and news programming”

** Pink Energy **
Pink is a combination of red and white. The quality of energy in pink is determined by how much red is present. White is the potential for fullness, while red helps you to achieve that potential. Pink combines these energies. Shades of deep pink, such as magenta, are effective in neutralizing disorder and violence. Some prisons use limited deep pink tones to diffuse aggressive behaviour. Pink provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth and love, acceptance.
 * Put some pink in your life when you want:**
 * **calm feelings**
 * **to neutralize disorder**
 * **relaxation**
 * **acceptance, contentment**
 * ==Wearing Pink==
 * Wear pink when you want to present yourself as a peaceful, calm person who is not threatening. The softer shades are very feminine and darker shades will alleviate feelings of friction.** ||

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