This hue is inspired by the pink of the classic pencil eraser, a color born more from practicality than design. The pink shade dates back to the early 20th century, when the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company used Italian pumice mixed with rubber to create durable erasers. The blend produced a pink tone that soon became the standard, cementing itself as the “default” eraser color in schools and offices. While erasers now come in every shade imaginable, the original pink end-piece remains instantly recognizable—a symbol of correction, second chances, and the art of starting over.