Blossom Peach Color Psychology & Meaning
Blossom Peach is the warmth of a peach tree in flower — soft, luminous, and slightly fuzzy. The warm analog to cherry blossom pink.
#FFF5EE
#FFCCAA
#FF8C55
#8B4513
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Blossom Peach Color Palette
#FFF5EE · #FFCCAA · #FF8C55 · #8B4513
AA
WCAG Grade
6.6:1
Contrast Ratio
2,341
Saves
6,102
AI Copies
Use #FFF5EE as the background. Use #FFCCAA as the primary accent. Use #FF8C55 as secondary. Use #8B4513 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Blossom Peach — pastel, warm, vibrant.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Blossom Peach 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: 92.7% | 255, 245, 238 | 0%, 4%, 7%, 0% | 25°, 100%, 97% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 67.3% | 255, 204, 170 | 0%, 20%, 33%, 0% | 24°, 100%, 83% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 40.7% | 255, 140, 85 | 0%, 45%, 67%, 0% | 19°, 100%, 67% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 9.8% | 139, 69, 19 | 0%, 50%, 86%, 45% | 25°, 76%, 31% |
Blossom Peach 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 Peach palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#FFF5EE saturated orange
#FFCCAA saturated orange
#FF8C55 saturated orange
#8B4513 saturated orange
Blossom Peach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8B4513 on #FFF5EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.61:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FFF5EE on #8B4513 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.61:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8B4513 on #FFCCAA |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FFCCAA on #8B4513 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.89:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8B4513 on #FF8C55 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FF8C55 on #8B4513 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FF8C55 on #FFF5EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFF5EE on #FF8C55 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF8C55 on #FFCCAA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFCCAA on #FF8C55 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFCCAA on #FFF5EE |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FFF5EE on #FFCCAA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Blossom Peach 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
Peach blossoms are prominent in Chinese art as symbols of longevity and romance. The specific warm pink-orange of the flowers has inspired East Asian textile and ceramic traditions.
Best Design Use Cases
Very pale peach cream for backgrounds. Soft warm peach for surface elements. Bright peach for accents. Warm sienna for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Beauty, spring fashion, food, Asian-inspired brands.
Colors That Pair Well With Blossom Peach
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.
cyan-blue
directly opposite #FFCCAA on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #FFCCAA — 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 Blossom Peach Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #FFCCAA for small UI elements on #FFF5EE — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #8B4513 — 6.6:1 against #FFF5EE passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FF8C55 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Blossom Peach Color Scheme
To use this Blossom Peach 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 #FFF5EE for the main background and #FFCCAA for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #8B4513 and #FFF5EE is 6.61:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Blossom Peach Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Blossom Peach color palette?
The Blossom Peach palette contains #FFF5EE, #FFCCAA, #FF8C55, #8B4513. 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 Peach color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #8B4513 on #FFF5EE reaches 6.6:1 (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 Blossom Peach palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #66C2FF, #FBF3AD, #1A140F 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 Peach palette create?
Blossom Peach reads as pastel, warm, vibrant. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Blossom Peach color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Blossom Peach 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 Peach 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 Peach's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.