#pastel — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #pastel is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 904 likes and 8 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pastel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	904	100	35
#cake	140.8M	15.3K	832	100	81
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#painting	182.0M	14.9K	1.1K	100	62

Related Hashtags to #pastel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kawaii	60.2M	2.9K	1.3K	100	54
#pink	164.9M	4.7K	1.2K	100	55
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32
#artwork	212.8M	15.1K	853	100	39
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	682	100	44

Similar Hashtags to #pastel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pasteleria	6.9M	1.4K	1.5K	100	65
#oilpastel	2.5M	381	1.6K	100	50
#pastelaesthetic	2.0M	542	1.7K	100	79
#pastels	3.6M	249	1.9K	100	60
#pastelart	1.4M	363	1.2K	100	70

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pastel on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #pastel has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #pastel alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #pastel with #kawaii, #pink, #cute for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #pastel on Instagram?

#pastel has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #pastel receives 904 likes and 8 comments.

Is #pastel a good hashtag to use?

#pastel has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 35/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pastel?

The best hashtags to use with #pastel include: #kawaii, #pink, #cute, #artwork, #fashion. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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