Fishy shade of pink (6)

I believe the answer is:

salmon

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'shade of pink' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for salmon that I've seen before include "Sockeye, the swimmer" , "Ol' man's keen on the fish (6)" , "Edible fish" , "Game fish" , "In Gaelic myth, the fish of wisdom" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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