Pink Throw Pillows

Pink throw pillows in yarn-dyed cotton–linen at 260 gsm — Blush, Rose, Coral and Clay Pink — with a hidden YKK zip, self-piped edge and matching cotton reverse. Our pink throw pillows are dyed at the thread, so the Blush shade stays soft rather than yellowing.

Why a serious pink throw pillow is a rare thing

Pink is the colour most manufacturers get wrong on a throw pillow. Cheap versions cross into synthetic-looking, cool-toned pink that reads acid under electric light and dates a room fast. A soft, warm, slightly beige-shifted pink is what a designer would use, and it is the shade almost nobody stocks at this price.

Four warm pinks — Blush, Rose, Coral, Clay Pink

Ours are yarn-dyed at the thread rather than surface-printed. Blush is the softest — a warm off-white with pink in it — and the one that reads as a neutral in most rooms. Rose is the mid-tone, the classic pink of a rose in shade. Coral is warmer, with orange in it, for rooms with terracotta or timber. Clay Pink is the dustiest — the earthy pink that sits with brown and grey rather than fighting them.

Specifications

• Face: 60% cotton / 40% linen, 260 gsm, yarn-dyed
• Reverse: Matching cotton
• Colours: Blush, Rose, Coral, Clay Pink
• Closure: Hidden YKK zip
• Edge: Self-piped
• Sizes: 18 × 18 in., 20 × 20 in.
• Insert: Sold separately — order one inch larger than the cover
• Care: Machine wash cool, low tumble

Pairing pink without turning it saccharine

A pair of Blush cushions on a grey or navy sofa reads considered rather than sweet. Rose against dark timber warms a room without dominating. Clay Pink against a Bone or Sable throw is one of the safest colour choices in this category. The rule that keeps pink out of trouble is to pair it with something dark, not with something equally sweet.

Pink throw pillow size guide

How to care for your pink throw pillows

• Machine wash cool on a normal cycle
• Tumble low
• Skip fabric softener — dulls yarn-dyed colour
• Zip closed before washing

Frequently asked questions

Do pink throw pillows fade or yellow?

Cheap synthetic-dyed ones yellow. Yarn-dyed cotton–linen doesn’t — the colour is in the fibre and holds through washing.

What pink throw pillow works with a grey sofa?

Blush or Clay Pink — both dust-toned, both sit with grey without clashing.

Are pink throw pillows only for bedrooms?

No — a pair of Rose or Clay Pink on a living-room sofa reads considered rather than sweet if paired with a dark neutral (navy, Sable, black).

What size insert for a pink throw pillow?

One inch larger than the cover — 19 in. insert for 18 in. cover, 21 in. for 20 in.

Complete the room

Pair with a coordinated Sable or Ink throw pillow, a quilted throw in Bone across the sofa arm and matching cotton pillowcases for the bed.