Were you aware that pink is a pale red color that is named after a flower of the same name.
I was not aware of that. Very interesting. I love the color pink!
Also, the color pink was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. Interesting.
That was a long time ago, but I would have thought it would have been around longer than that.
Pink
Pink is a pale red color that is named after a flower of the same name. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, femininity and the romantic. A combination of pink and white is associated with chastity and innocence, whereas a combination of pink and black links to eroticism and seduction. 
Etymology and definitions.
well loved in Persia (Iran), some shades of rose are named after Persia, such as the light tone of rose at right that is called Persian pink. This color is very popular in women's fashion.
The first recorded use of "Persian pink" as a color name in English was in 1922.
Variations of rose Rose pink.
At right is displayed the color rose pink.
The first recorded use of "rose pink" as a color name in English was in 1760.
Variations