Cherry Blossom Color Psychology & Meaning
Cherry Blossom captures the Japanese concept of mono no aware — beauty heightened by its transience. Delicate pinks that seem to drift on a breeze.
#FFF5F7
#FFB7C5
#FF85A1
#A0522D
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Cherry Blossom
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AA
WCAG Grade
5.3:1
Contrast Ratio
3,102
Saves
8,210
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Use #FFF5F7 as the background. Use #FFB7C5 as the primary accent. Use #FF85A1 as secondary. Use #A0522D as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Cherry Blossom — pastel, warm, calm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Cherry Blossom 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: 93.3% | 255, 245, 247 | 0%, 4%, 3%, 0% | 348°, 100%, 98% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 59.2% | 255, 183, 197 | 0%, 28%, 23%, 0% | 348°, 100%, 86% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 40.6% | 255, 133, 161 | 0%, 48%, 37%, 0% | 346°, 100%, 76% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 13.7% | 160, 82, 45 | 0%, 49%, 72%, 37% | 19°, 56%, 40% |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Cherry Blossom 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.
Hue Wheel
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) is a Japanese tradition dating 1200 years. The specific pink of sakura petals has been reproduced in art, textiles, and ceramics.
Best Design Use Cases
Very pale pink as background. Soft pink for interactive elements. Deep rose for primary accents. Warm brown for text — earthy contrast.
Industries This Palette Suits
Beauty, wellness, Japanese-inspired brands, spring campaigns.
How to Implement the Cherry Blossom Color Scheme
To use this Cherry Blossom 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 #FFF5F7 for the main background and #FFB7C5 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #A0522D and #FFF5F7 is 5.26:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.