Antique Pink is one of those colors that can span decades without ever seeming boring or outdated.
It is not as romantic as powder pink, nor as bold as fuchsia.
It strikes exactly the right balance, and that may be why it is always one of the most beloved choices for walls, textiles, and home accessories.
If you are here, you are probably already imagining this color in a room in your home, but you are still missing two things: the exact code to give your paint supplier (or the shade to look for when choosing a piece of furniture) and some concrete ideas for combining it that will save you countless attempts.
In this article, you will find both, plus 10 Hiro accessories in this exact shade.
What is the color code for Rosa Antico?
In the NCS (Natural Colour System) scale, which, like RAL, is used to identify a color uniquely, the Antique Pink from the Hiro collection corresponds to the code NCS S 3020R, with a matte embossed finish.
If you are considering a wall in this shade, you can give this code to your trusted paint supplier to obtain the exact same shade found on Hiro furnishings. If you would rather see it in person before choosing, you can order the Hiro color sample collection and assess it directly alongside the materials in your home.
How is Rosa Antico made?
Antique Pink is created by starting with pure red, then tempering its brightness and vividness (saturation) with white and black.
The NCS code for Hiro Antique Pink, S 3020R, explains it in detail: the 30 indicates that this is a medium-light color, while the 20 means that it is a fairly soft color (with medium-low saturation).
In other words, Hiro Antique Pink is composed of half white, almost one-third black, and one-fifth pure red.
The result is a charming color: never bright, with a depth that makes it suitable even for small or poorly lit rooms.
How can you combine Rosa Antico in your home?
Antique Pink is one of the most versatile interior colors, and there is a specific reason: its medium-low saturation allows it to work well with both warm tones (wood, terracotta, beige) and cooler, more structured tones (greens, deep blues, grays), without ever looking out of place. Here are some combinations to inspire you. Each has its own personality: which one works best with yours?
Antique Pink, Cinnamon, Luxor Beige
Warm and spicy, it looks great in the bedroom but also in the living room.
Antique Pink, Fossil Green, Seashell White
Balanced, simple, airy. Two colors and a neutral that together are a sure bet. A palette that is practically foolproof wherever it is used.
Antique Pink, Frida Red, Luxor Beige
Sophisticated and far from predictable: red and pink together are always surprising, in a positive sense.
Antique Pink, Steel Green, Fossil Green
Here, pink takes center stage, breaking up and softening the palette. Try it in the bedroom: it has great potential to create a truly restful atmosphere (if you like these shades).
Antique Pink, Vanilla, Luxor Beige
Romantic, ideal for a country home with a warm and welcoming mood.
Antique Pink, Light Teal, Seashell White
Classic-pop, thanks to the contrast with Light Teal, which brightens up the entire combination.
And we could go on almost indefinitely: that is precisely what makes Antique Pink so beloved, its incredible versatility in every type of palette.
Does one of these combinations already appeal to you? Discover the full Hiro color palette and start creating your own.
10 antique pink home accessories to inspire you
Moving from theory to practice is easier when you have concrete examples in front of you.
Here are 10 Hiro pieces in Antique Pink, each with an ideal setting, to help you start imagining where they could go in your home.
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Aura. A cylindrical jewelry box made of steel and natural oak, with a reversible lid: wood on one side and mirror-finish sheet metal on the other. Four compartments for necklaces and earrings, plus one dedicated to rings. On a bedside table or chest of drawers, in Antique Pink it becomes a little object of desire even before you open it.
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Everyday Box. One of Hiro's must-haves: a high rim, a rounded base, and a light wood rod running through the container, useful for keeping cables, elastic bands, and adhesive tape organized, while also serving as a handle. On a desk or shelf, in Antique Pink it is sure to catch the eye.
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Adriatica, freestanding towel holder. A single segment that winds up from the floor and returns to it, following a zigzag path that provides support for towels.
Available in two sizes, small and large: in a bathroom with neutral tones, Antique Pink becomes the room's focal point. If the bathroom is colorful, that curved line can bring an unexpected touch of contrast.
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Clelia, liquid soap dispenser. "Details are what make design": we can only echo the words of Charles Eames, an iconic figure in design.
Clelia is a soap dispenser: a detail that is often underestimated, but when chosen with care, it instantly conveys cohesion, harmony, and attention to detail.
A minimalist cylindrical body, smooth and refillable dispenser, designed for the bathroom or kitchen: a small detail that, beside the sink, changes the perception of the entire room.
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Arca, laundry basket. A spacious cube (about 70 liters) on wheels, with two internal compartments to immediately separate whites from colors and perforated sides to let them breathe. In the bedroom or laundry room, Antique Pink (with the help of good design) makes it a true piece of furniture rather than just a container to hide away.
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Marinella, shower caddy. Wall-mounted, corner-mounted, or hanging: Marinella is not an ordinary shower caddy. Its wavy edge makes it the true star of the shower: it adds style rather than merely serving a practical function.
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Plu, umbrella stand. Simple and impeccable. The steel basket is interrupted to make room for the structure's skeleton, which becomes a handle for carrying it. In the entryway, in Antique Pink, it welcomes visitors with an unexpected touch.
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Frida Shelf. Modular, with boxes and small shelves that you can rearrange as you like. In Antique Pink, it is perfect in the entryway or reading corner, where the color adds personality without the need for any other changes.
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Tirrena, towel stand. Curved arms for hanging towels in the bathroom. A minimalist and elegant towel stand. In Rosa Antico, its soft lines are enhanced.
- Versilia, toilet roll holder and toilet brush stand. A lightweight line that rises from the floor and incorporates both the toilet roll holder and the brush. Minimalist and functional, in Rosa Antico it adds a polished touch even to the most practical corner of the bathroom.
Discover the entire Rosa Antico collection by Hiro.
Is Rosa Antico the right choice for you?
Rosa Antico is an elegant and versatile color: it adapts to different styles, from the most romantic to the most minimalist, and works both as the absolute star and as an accent in a broader palette.
As always, the secret is not choosing a single beautiful piece, but thinking about the whole: a cohesive palette, even one made up of just three colors, makes a home feel harmonious far more than lots of elements chosen one at a time.
Rosa Antico: a recap
How is Rosa Antico made?
It starts with a pink base to which white and black are added until a medium-light, soft shade is obtained.
What is the color code for Rosa Antico?
In the Hiro collection, it corresponds to NCS code S 3020R.
How can you combine Rosa Antico in your home?
It works as a defining color in the bedroom, as a touch of character in the living room, as a warm accent in the bathroom or as a distinctive element in transitional spaces.
Where can you find Rosa Antico furniture and home accessories?You're already in the right place. Here at Hiro, we design and manufacture in Italy, in our workshops in the province of Verona. |
