Pink, The Color Blokes Can't Stand:
7 ½ Male-Compatible Pink Color Schemes

Pink the color is unique: it is the only tint of a primary color that comes with its own name.

There's no universally agreed meaning of the color pink, but in most of the Western world it is considered a 'feminine' color. Many a gentleman would never set foot in a bedroom like this one.

Here in Europe, I believe the only exception to male pinkphobia  are the French.  In France, pink is celebrated in kitchens, living rooms, pink hallways ... nothing is off limits.

But even if you're  not French, one of the following color combinations with pink might yet work for you and/or your man. I've gone easy on the 'girl' factor and found some gender-neutral & grown-up colors that go with pink.  See what you think!  (More great color combinations here!)

Cool & Dusty

Grey rose + washed indigo + cool grey + linen white
+ camouflage green + chestnut brown

↑   The harmonious trio of camouflage green, indigo and cool grey pulls this pink color scheme firmly into 'male' territory. (You need quite a greyed tone of pink for this to work). Leather in a warm reddish browns (maroon, chestnut, burnt sienna) is perfect for 'masculine' color combinations with pink.

Best wall colors: Creamy white, light grey, sage green.
Best wood stain: Rustic oak.

Seashells

Deep plum + pale cowslip + charcoal + shell pink +cadet grey

↑   Chalky grey tones of plum and a hint of yellow make subtle, understated coordinating colors for pink, particularly the delicate, warm pink color of seashells.  Subdued purple is great for accents as well.

Best wall colors: Creamy white or palest pink.
Best wood stain: Antique walnut.

Mustard

Grayed rose + mustard yellow + cool, desaturated blues

↑   This slightly edgy 1920s room color scheme looks great with cool, desaturated blue hues and an assertive cool pink - both help to balance the warmth of mustard yellow.

Best wall colors: Palest (chalky) rose, pale mustard, whipped cream.
Best wood stains: Dark hardwoods.

Summer Camp

Steely blue + pomegranate + pale pink + white + olive green + duck-egg blues

↑   Combine a number of 'vintage' blue hues with a few shades of olive. Throw in a deep, glowing pomegranate red for accents, and make pink the color that pulls the color scheme together: a warm but washed-out, greyish tone of pink.

Best wall colors: Pale duck-egg blue, translucent grey, milky white.
Best wood stains: Grey driftwood, heritage oak.

Attitude

Cool pink + antique pewter + warm grey + deep hunter green + magenta

↑   In this pink color scheme, an almost icy (distinctly non-sugary) pink is balanced by punchy magenta, and supported by warm tones of grey and a deep leafy green (which is essential to this color combination).

Best wall colors: Palest grey.
Best wood stain: Limed oak.

Peaches & Cream

Dusty turquoise + white + peachy pinks

↑   This peach/turquoise combination skirts the 'yellow' side of pink (a more saturated version is 'Winter Sunrise' in the orange color scheme section). Essentially, this is a tinted  orange-blue complementary color combination. It is very soothing, perfect for a child's room or a sweet, restful bedroom.

Best wall colors: Creamy white or pale peach.
Best wood stain: Aged oak.

Sweet Pea

Pale purply pink + light cornflower blue + white
+ green pastels + rose + flamingo pink + baby blue

↑   Finally a vintage, feel-good combination of blue, green and three different pink hues. Think polka dots, Vichy  checks and rose prints ... (I admit this one really isn't for the blokes. Well, see if you can talk him into it. He may find it hard to resist the happy colors.)

Best wall colors: White, pale pink or light misty blue.
Best wood stains: Natural or limed oak, rustic pine.

Pink The Color Appears In These Combos, Too:
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Yellow

Orange

Red

Purple

Blue

Green

Brown

Neutrals

'Hip Hotel'

Have a look at some of this color scheme inspiration, too: