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 Color Palette
#FFF5F7 · #FFB7C5 · #FF85A1 · #A0522D
AA
WCAG Grade
5.3:1
Contrast Ratio
3,102
Saves
8,210
AI Copies
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% |
Cherry Blossom 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 Cherry Blossom palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#FFF5F7 saturated rose-red
#FFB7C5 saturated rose-red
#FF85A1 saturated rose-red
#A0522D gently saturated orange
Cherry Blossom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A0522D on #FFF5F7 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FFF5F7 on #A0522D |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.26:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #A0522D on #FFB7C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.43:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFB7C5 on #A0522D |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.43:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #A0522D on #FF85A1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF85A1 on #A0522D |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.44:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF85A1 on #FFF5F7 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFF5F7 on #FF85A1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFB7C5 on #FFF5F7 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFF5F7 on #FFB7C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF85A1 on #FFB7C5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFB7C5 on #FF85A1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
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.
Colors That Pair Well With Cherry Blossom
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.
teal
directly opposite #FFB7C5 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #FFB7C5 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Cherry Blossom Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FFB7C5 for small UI elements on #FFF5F7 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #A0522D — 5.3:1 against #FFF5F7 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FF85A1 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
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.
Cherry Blossom Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Cherry Blossom color palette?
The Cherry Blossom palette contains #FFF5F7, #FFB7C5, #FF85A1, #A0522D. 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 Cherry Blossom color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #A0522D on #FFF5F7 reaches 5.3:1 (AA). 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 Cherry Blossom palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #66FFE0, #FBCEBB, #1A0F11 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 Cherry Blossom palette create?
Cherry Blossom reads as pastel, warm, calm. Saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Cherry Blossom color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Cherry Blossom 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 Cherry Blossom 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 Cherry Blossom's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.