some reds do look pink..
also in some states it is illegal to have red or blue accessorie lights..check your local codes
Neons are easy to instal but break very easy, one pebble in the road, or speed bump..and the tubes can get expensive after a while. The transformers tend to blow after a year or so too.
you could always go with installing Hyper LED's. No need for a transformer, and a whole lot brighter