Coral Pink

Coral Pink originates from the natural color of Mediterranean red coral. In ancient Roman times, coral was considered a treasure with protective, evil-warding powers, and children often wore coral amulets. The warm pinkish-orange of coral was thus imbued with meanings of protection and blessing.

During the Renaissance, Mediterranean coral trade flourished, and Naples and Sicily in Italy became coral processing centers. Coral jewelry swept European aristocratic circles, and Coral Pink subsequently entered painting and decorative arts. Raphael's Madonna paintings used Coral Pink robes.

In the Baroque and Rococo periods, Coral Pink shone brilliantly in interior decoration. The stucco finishes of Italian palaces and the shell motifs of French Rococo heavily used this warm pink tone, paired with gold moldings to create a magnificent yet warm spatial feel.

In 18th and 19th-century jewelry art, coral was carved into intricate cameo brooches and necklaces. Queen Victoria's love for coral jewelry popularized Coral Pink throughout the British Empire, making it a must-have decorative color for 'respectable women.'

Entering the modern era, due to its warm and vibrant qualities, Coral Pink was selected as Pantone's Color of the Year 2019, 'Living Coral.' It transitioned from a classical decorative color to a color addressing the social issue of ocean ecological protection, exerting force simultaneously in both fashion and public welfare fields.