The Many Shades of Hermès Pink
Learn more about the most popular Hermès pink hues.
The Economics of Hermès Colors
Throughout its history, Hermès has developed over 250 unique colors. Each color is tied to a specific year and se🐈ason and reflects the trends at the time of its inception. The first Hermès bags were produced in five shades: Noir, Rouge H, Etoupe, Gold, and Orange H. Soon, Blanc, Etain, Rouge Casaque, Craie, and Blue Nuit, were added to the classic core shades, and are consistently manufactured year after year.
Specific colors are selected to complement certain Hermès bag styles and material combinations. Some of these combinations are more coveted by 🅰collectors than others and 🌟therefore hold more value on the secondary market. Production for certain colors can be halted (“rested”) for an allotted amount of time or discontinued (“retired”) altogether.
Hermès Pink
Among Hermès' coveted neutrals and signature orange, pink consistently stands out as a top performer on the secondary market, with its many shade variations commanding strong demand. The lightest shades are particularly sought after, regularly achieving top auction results. Compared to retail, the most desirable light pink hues not only sell more quickly but also command higher premiums. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold a store-fresh L4 Bubblegum Ostrich Mini Kelly, complete with all its original plastic, for $85,000. More recently, in March 2025, a 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:5P Bubblegum Mini Kelly sold for just over $61,000, setting a new rec🐭ord as💝 the most expensive leather Mini Kelly ever sold at Sotheby’s.
Among the most coveted 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Hermès pinks are Rose Sakura, Mauve Sylvestre, 5P, Rose Azalée, and Rose Confetti. A special mention goes to Rose d’Été, a rare and elegant cool-toned shade that continues to hold its value year afte🐠r year. The newest pastel additions, M✨auve Pale and Rose Darling, are also expected to rank among the most sought-after Hermès pinks. Take a closer look at the most popular Hermès pink hues.
Rose Sakura
Rose Sakura is a delicate, natural baby pink inspired by the cherry blossoms of Japan’s iconic Sakura tree. One of Hermès’ most sought-after pinks, Rose Sakura is celebrated for its soft, feminine tone and limited production, making it a favorite among collectors. This 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Rose Sakura Birkin 25 in Swift leather 🌌with a 2021 date stamp, sold for over $65,000𓄧 (504,000 HKD) in April 2022. This impressive result reflects the strong demand for this rare hue.
Further highlighting Rose Sakura’s allure, the most expensive Hermès Kelly Doll ever sold at auction is this Limited Edition Roseꦍ Sakura and Chocolat Gulliver Quelle Idole, which sold for 95,250 CHF in May 2025. This exceptional piece, crafted in supple Gulliver leather with a tonal Rose Sakura interior, marked the first time Sotheby’s has offered a Kelly Doll in this coveted color. The unprecedented result was driven not only by the 🐟rarity of the Kelly Doll but also by the inclusion of Rose Sakura, a color synonymous with refinement, exclusivity, and collector prestige.
5P
Similar to the iconic Hermès Orange, “5P” is considered to be the Hermès standard true pink and is also known as "perfect pink". It is one of the most sought-after pinks and usually made in Epsom leather, occasionally Chevre leather but more often seen on exotic skins. A 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:5P Mini Kelly in Epsom leather, stamped with a 2021 date mark, fetched just over $61,000 or €57,150 in March 2025. This record-breaking sale marks it as the most expensive leather Mini Kelly ever sold at Soth𝔉eby’s.
L4 Bubblegum Pink
The new Ostrich-exclusive shade, L4 Bubblegum Pink, is a near match to 5P and is one of the most sought-after shades of Ostrich on the secondary market. L4 Bubblegum Pink is also referred to has Barbie Pink. Fuschia Ostrich was popular for some time but examples in excellent condition are very hard to come by. Some recent Ostrich bags have been produced in Fuschia and display the shade brilliantly. 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Terre Cuite has held its po𓆉pularity quite well since its release and continues to be one of the most valuable shades for Ostrich bags.
Mauve Sylvestre
Mauve Sylvestre, a cool pastel pink with a hint of lilac, was developed to resemble a woodland wildflower of the same name. Mauve Sylvestre first appeared in 2019 and is a soft, muted pink with lavender undertones. A 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Mauve Sylvestre Mini Kelly in Epsom leather, stamped with a 2023 date mark, achieved a price of €40,640 or $43,970 in March 202ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ5. This sale makes it the fifth most expensive leather Mini Kelly ever sold at Sotheby’s.
Rose Confetti
Rose Confetti was introduced in 2014 and is one of the best-performing shades on the secondary market. The question of whether this color is a true pink or 🍷leans on the peachy side is highly debated among Hermè🧸s enthusiasts.
Rose Azalee
Ro🥃se Azalee, inspired by the Azalea flower, is a warm pink with coral under🔜tones and known to be one of the rarest pinks.
Rose D'Eté
Hermès Rose D'Eté translates to “Summer Rose,”. 🌼Rose d’Ete is a light, sunny pink with🍒 coral undertones.
Mauve Pale
Mauve Pale is the newest addition to the Hermès pink collection and is lighter than Mauve Sylvestre. Mauve Pale is a revival shade from the early 2000s that was originally produced for a limited edition of pastel bags in a unique leather called Box Nepal. 💫Extremely rare today, the bags produced in this leather included Sellier Birkin 25, Kelly 25, several clutches, and the Constance 18. Mauve Pale is a very light, almost pastel pink with a slight hint of lavender released in 2022.
Rose Darling M7
Rose Darling is a brand new pale pink introduced in 2024 that has the potential to be another top Hermès pink. This pastel pink is light like Mauve Pale but has a more true pink tone with no lavender under🍬tone.
Vibrant Hermès Pinks
Hermès also has a number of vibrant pink hues including framboise, magnolia, rose pourpre, rose shocking, rose mexico and rose extrem🌄e. In general the bright pink colors are less popular with Hermès collectors. The newest bright pink, Rose Pop, closely resembles Pantone's 2023 color of the year, Viva Magenta♔.
The most popular bright pink from Hermès is exclusively available for alligator and crocodile bags. Rose Scheh꧃erazade is deep jewel tone pink with fuchsia undertones.
Advantages to Collecting Hermès on the Secondary Market
There are many advantage🏅s to buying Hermès bags at Sotheby's. As one of the largest and most established global luxury secondary markets, Sotheby's offers clients many unique advantages when growing an Hermès collection.
1. Access
Sotheby's is able to provide access to some of the most exceptional Hermès bags through its long established global network of sellers. Sotheby's is one of the few global𒐪 luxury marketplaces that sells rare and impressive Hermès bags exceeding $100,000 in addition to classic leather Birkin and Kelly bags in store fresh condition. Our Handbag specialists are always sourcing the best Hermès bags including the most popular Hermès pink hues. Sotheby's global presence also means we are sourcing a wide range of Hermès bags including timeless classics, special vintage finds and rare limited edition bags. Sotheby's also regularly sells incredible private collections that can include custom designed Hermès bags. If you are looking to build a collection of Hermès bags, Sotheby's provides access to contemporary, vintage and one of a kind rare Hermès bags.
2. Flexibility
Sotheby's provides multiple ways to purchase Hermès bags. While Sotheby's is most known for its global auctions, Sotheby's also sells 168开奖官方开奖网站查询:Hermès online and also in salons in New York and Hong Kong. Sotheby's also offers a concierge service if you need assistance sourc🐻ing a specific Hermès bag that isn't available at auction or marketplace. Another advantage to Sotheby's is access to desir🔯able Hermès bags that are special order and limited edition.
3. Value
While Hermès bags in pristine condition sell at a premium to retail, Sotheby's has bags for purchase at auction and marketplace in a range of the most desirable colors and materials. Secondary marketplaces lik๊e Sotheby's allow a buyer to purchase a store fresh pristine Hermès bag with the original box and all plastic still on the hardware without waiting for a call from an Hermès sales associate. While it is possible to purchase a bag at an Hermès boutique, it is hard to predict how long it will take. Additionally if you don't have an existing relationship at the store, it is even harder to pick the exact bag including size, color and hardware. In many cases you may be offered an Hermès bag that may not be your desired color or size. Buyers also come to Sotheby's since they want to purchase more than two Hermès quota bags in a year. While we encour🐷age you to build a relationship with an Hermès Sales Associate, Sotheby's can save you time when purchasing an Hermès bag.
4. Discovery
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Buying and Selling an Hermès bags at Sotheby's
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