Sakura Blossom Color Psychology & Meaning
Sakura blossom is the quintessential spring ephemeral — these pinks suggest flowers that will last exactly one week, and the Japanese philosophy that beauty is inseparable from transience.
#FFF0F5
#FFB5CC
#FF8FAB
#CC4477
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Sakura Blossom Color Palette
#FFF0F5 · #FFB5CC · #FF8FAB · #CC4477
Fail
WCAG Grade
4.1:1
Contrast Ratio
2,200
Saves
5,700
AI Copies
Use #FFF0F5 as the background. Use #FFB5CC as the primary accent. Use #FF8FAB as secondary. Use #CC4477 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Sakura Blossom — delicate, romantic, seasonal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Sakura 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: 90.2% | 255, 240, 245 | 0%, 6%, 4%, 0% | 340°, 100%, 97% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 58.7% | 255, 181, 204 | 0%, 29%, 20%, 0% | 341°, 100%, 85% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 43.8% | 255, 143, 171 | 0%, 44%, 33%, 0% | 345°, 100%, 78% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 18.3% | 204, 68, 119 | 0%, 67%, 42%, 20% | 338°, 57%, 53% |
Sakura 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 Sakura Blossom palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#FFF0F5 saturated rose-red
#FFB5CC saturated rose-red
#FF8FAB saturated rose-red
#CC4477 gently saturated rose-red
Sakura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CC4477 on #FFF0F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.08:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFF0F5 on #CC4477 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.08:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #CC4477 on #FFB5CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFB5CC on #CC4477 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #CC4477 on #FF8FAB |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.10:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF8FAB on #CC4477 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.10:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF8FAB on #FFF0F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFF0F5 on #FF8FAB |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFB5CC on #FFF0F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFF0F5 on #FFB5CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.49:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF8FAB on #FFB5CC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFB5CC on #FF8FAB |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.30:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Sakura Blossom palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Cherry blossom imagery and its associated pink palette has deep roots in Japanese hanami (flower viewing) culture dating back over 1,000 years. Its visual vocabulary is globally recognized.
Best Design Use Cases
Very light blush for all surfaces. Soft pink for cards. Medium pink for interactive elements. Deep pink-rose for text on light backgrounds.
Industries This Palette Suits
Japanese aesthetics, beauty brands, spring campaigns, food and beverage, wedding brands.
Colors That Pair Well With Sakura 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 #FFB5CC on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
red
30° beside #FFB5CC — 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 Sakura Blossom Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FFB5CC for small UI elements on #FFF0F5 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #CC4477 on #FFF0F5 — 4.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #FF8FAB behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Sakura Blossom Color Scheme
To use this Sakura 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 #FFF0F5 for the main background and #FFB5CC for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #CC4477 and #FFF0F5 is 4.08:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Sakura Blossom Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Sakura Blossom color palette?
The Sakura Blossom palette contains #FFF0F5, #FFB5CC, #FF8FAB, #CC4477. 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 Sakura Blossom color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #CC4477 on #FFF0F5 reaches 4.1:1 (Fail). 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 Sakura Blossom palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #66FFCF, #FBC3B6, #1A0F13 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 Sakura Blossom palette create?
Sakura Blossom reads as delicate, romantic, seasonal. 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 Sakura Blossom color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Sakura 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 Sakura 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 Sakura Blossom's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.