What Is the Opposite of Pink?

Moray Eel sits directly opposite pink on the color wheel, 180 degrees around, which makes it pink's complementary color: the pairing with the strongest possible contrast.

Pink

Moray Eel

Why this pairing works

Pink's complement leans more olive-green than pure green, since pink itself is a tint of red rather than a pure hue, so the pairing reads softer than red-and-green does.

Opposite of Pink FAQ

What color is opposite pink on the color wheel?

Moray Eel sits directly opposite pink on the color wheel, making it pink's complementary color.

Why do designers use complementary colors like this?

Pink's complement leans more olive-green than pure green, since pink itself is a tint of red rather than a pure hue, so the pairing reads softer than red-and-green does.