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If pink immediately makes you think of a little girl's room, we've got news for you:

There are tons of colors you can pair with this hue to create a grown-up and

sophisticated design — including these picks from some of our go-to designers.

RED

"Red and pink create warmth, vibration and excitement," says architect Barbara Bestor. When the two are showcased in an ombre rug, they create a colorful statement that'll serve as a vibrant focal point.

BLACK

"Black and pink create a stark, dramatic, smart and crisp look," says designer Todd Oldham. Since the combination is so bold, you might want to keep the rest of the room relatively neutral.

TAUPE

"Pink can have a fierce energy that pierces through like a fog light," says interior designer Richard McGeehan. "I'm drawn to hot pink, and I like it paired with taupe, for balance."

METALLICS

"Metallics give pink an edge," says architect Mishi Hosono. "I learned about this combination from a fashion designer friend and am thinking of how to use pinks and oranges in architecture now."

GREY

"Any shade of grey is always best to blend in with pink," says designer Francesco Bilotto. "It's a 'new neutral' and offers a stylish throw back to contemporary decor of the 80s."

YELLOW

"Yellow plays well with pink, especially when flirting with patterns like plaids or herringbone," says Bilotto. "It's almost impossible not to be happy in a room filled with this combination."

BROWN

"Dark brown paired with pink offers a decadent and bold approach," says Bilotto. "It's the push pull of masculine and feminine that speaks to me!"

GREEN

"The grayed-down pinks and the calm green are visually stimulating without being aggressive," says designer Campion Platt. "They almost melt together."

BLUE

There's a reason interior designers Maxwell Macdonald and Andrew Corrie picked out this palette for their Shelter Island, New York living room design: "A pink-and-blue living room with washed wood walls creates a beachy feel."

PURPLE

"I'm drawn to the boldness of purple and pink together — or to be exact, plum and magenta," says designer Lee Kleinhelter. The purple walls in this bathroom helps the pink pop even more.

Source: House Beautiful