A soft splash of color adorned the trees outside the Long Island dance studio where Emily Finn spent her formative years — pink ribbons placed there Saturday by some of her closest friends.

The tribute came from a group of youngsters at American Ballet Studio in Bayport, and included three young women so dedicated to the victim, they plan to get tattoos in honor of their connection.

Katelyn Guterwill, 18, Brynne Ballan, 18 and Maya Truglio, 16, who called their pal “Emmie,” said they’re still trying to process Finn’s fatal shooting — allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend.

“She was just the best person ever and it’s horrible that she’s gone,” Ballan said.

They chose pink because it was Finn’s favorite color.

Friends and loved ones were expected to gather Sunday in Sayville for F

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