Blossom Pastel Color Palette
#F8E4E8 · #F0C8D4 · #FAF4F4 · #5E4A52
Use #F8E4E8 as the background. Use #F0C8D4 as the primary accent. Use #FAF4F4 as secondary. Use #5E4A52 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Blossom Pastel — pastel, sunset, candy, spring.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Blossom Pastel color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 81.3% | 248, 228, 232 | 0%, 8%, 6%, 3% | 348°, 59%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 64.6% | 240, 200, 212 | 0%, 17%, 12%, 6% | 342°, 57%, 86% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 91.6% | 250, 244, 244 | 0%, 2%, 2%, 2% | 0°, 37%, 97% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 7.9% | 94, 74, 82 | 0%, 21%, 13%, 63% | 336°, 12%, 33% |
Blossom Pastel Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Blossom Pastel palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Blossom Pastel Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5E4A52 on #FAF4F4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FAF4F4 on #5E4A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.49:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #5E4A52 on #F8E4E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.69:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F8E4E8 on #5E4A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.69:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5E4A52 on #F0C8D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0C8D4 on #5E4A52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.40:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FAF4F4 on #F0C8D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0C8D4 on #FAF4F4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.39:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0C8D4 on #F8E4E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E4E8 on #F0C8D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.24:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FAF4F4 on #F8E4E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E4E8 on #FAF4F4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.12:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Blossom Pastel palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Blossom Pastel
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #F0C8D4 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F0C8D4 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Blossom Pastel Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F0C8D4 for small UI elements on #F8E4E8 — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #5E4A52 — 6.7:1 against #F8E4E8 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FAF4F4 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Blossom Pastel Color Scheme
To use this Blossom Pastel color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F8E4E8 for the main background and #F0C8D4 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5E4A52 and #F8E4E8 is 6.69:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Blossom Pastel Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Blossom Pastel color palette?
The Blossom Pastel palette contains #F8E4E8, #F0C8D4, #FAF4F4, #5E4A52. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Blossom Pastel color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5E4A52 on #FAF4F4 reaches 7.5:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Blossom Pastel palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #87DEC4, #ECD1CB, #171113 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Blossom Pastel palette create?
Blossom Pastel reads as pastel, sunset, candy. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Blossom Pastel color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Blossom Pastel palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Blossom Pastel palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Blossom Pastel's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.