How to sign “Pink” in ASL

Everyday Life

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Pink” instead

Step by step

  1. Form your dominant hand into a K handshape, with the middle finger poking up between the index finger and thumb.
  2. Bring the fingertip of your raised middle finger to the center of your closed lips.
  3. Drag the middle fingertip straight down across your lips in a short stroke, then repeat it once.
  4. Keep your palm facing back toward your own face through both strokes.
  5. Hold a neutral, relaxed face so the color sign stays clear and unhurried.

Practice tip

PINK is an initialized RED: think of the letter P brushing the lips.

Fingerspell “Pink”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

ASL handshape for letter PASL handshape for letter IASL handshape for letter NASL handshape for letter K

See all ASL handshapes in the alphabet reference

Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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