Here in Colorado, we love pink houses. Let's celebrate this special day with 10 awesome pink homes for sale right now in Colorado.

Given this is Colorado, pink isn't exactly one of the most common colors when it comes to house exteriors. They do, however, exist. Here's a look at pink houses, in a variety of shades, for sale right now in Colorado communities including Telluride, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and Glenwood Springs.

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Popular Paint Colors For House Exteriors

According to Shoreline Painting & Drywall, the most popular exterior paint colors as of 2021 are:

  • White
  • Gray
  • Beige or Cream

In other words... not pink.

Would You Live In a Pink House?

The website StyleBlueprint published the article "Would You Live In a Pink House?" The article states, "Rumor has it that pink is a growing home trend in exterior paint color..."

Pink on a Victorian home or a southern mansion is one thing. When it comes to the color pink on a ranch-style home in the Colorado mountains, that could be something entirely different.

Why Are Older Houses Pink?

Look at the gallery below. It features a number of pink houses for sale as of today, Valentine's Day, February 14, 2023. You'll notice most are older homes. Some of those featured in the gallery are more than 100 years old.

Why are older houses pink? The Healthy Journal offers one explanation:

Suffolk Pink dates back to the 14th century, when these pink shades were formed by adding natural substances to traditional limewash. For example, adding in elderberries, which release a beautiful carmine red.

Shades Of Pink

There are, of course, a wide variety of shades when it comes to pink. A few that come to mind include:

  • Champagne Pink
  • Pink Lace
  • Piggy Pink
  • Pale Pink
  • Baby Pink
  • Spanish Pink
  • Orchid Pink
  • Cameo Pink

Around this neck of the woods, you'll find many adobe houses. From time to time, you'll hear people mention adobe pink. Then again, some consider adobe to be more of an orange. It's hard to say.

In honor of Valentin's Day

With today being the occasion when people swarm the take-n-bake pizza places to get heart-shaped pizzas with pink dough, why not enjoy these little pink houses?

You'll Love These Pink Houses For Sale Right Now In Colorado

Happy Valentin's Day. Do you love the color pink? Considering this is Colorado and not Indiana, you don't see a tremendous number of pink houses. They are, however out there. Here's a quick look at a number of pink houses (in various shades) for sale as of Valentine's Day, February 14, 2023.

Palisade Carriage House Rental Just Steps Away from the Best Wineries

Imagine watching the sunset over the peach orchards of Palisade, Colorado from a private balcony. You can. This Airbnb puts you within walking distance of the Colorado wineries everyone wants in Mesa County. Scroll on to see a great place to escape for a couple's weekend on the western slope.

Pool Party: Be the Kings of the Corner on Butte Court in Grand Junction

Command this cul-de-sac in the Redlands and enjoy a backyard pool, home theater, and two private balconies. Scroll on to tour this five-bedroom, four-bathroom home near Redlands Mesa and the Colorado National Monument.

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