Mountbatten pink
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What color is Mountbatten pink?
Mountbatten pink is a color that was used for naval camouflage during World War II.
It is named after Lord Mountbatten, who first applied it to his ships.
It is a shade of greyish mauve that was supposed to blend in with the sky at dawn and dusk.
However, it was not very effective and was discontinued by the end of 1942.
Example of the palette with the Mountbatten pink color
NCS (Natural Color System)
Example of the palette with the Mountbatten pink color
NCS (Natural Color System)
What are the examples of Mountbatten pink color in life?
Mountbatten pink is a
naval camouflage colour resembling
greyish mauve.
It was first used by
Lord Mountbatten of the British Royal Navy during
World War II.
Some examples of Mountbatten pink colour in life are:
- The cruiser HMS Kenya, nicknamed "The Pink Lady" because of her Mountbatten pink paint.
- Spitfire fighter plane with Mountbatten pink camouflage applied.
- The "Pink Panther", a famous SAS vehicle used during Dhofar Rebellion.
- Some flowers, such as roses, orchids, and lilies have a similar shade of pink.
- Some cosmetics, such as lipstick, blush, and nail polish, that use Mountbatten pink as a base or accent colour.
Example of the palette with the Mountbatten pink color
NCS (Natural Color System)
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