Spring Cherry Color Psychology & Meaning
Spring Cherry is the brief magnificence of cherry blossoms — delicate pink that blooms for two weeks and then disappears. Precious because it doesn't last.
#FFF0F3
#FFAAB5
#FF7096
#C2185B
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Spring Cherry
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AA
WCAG Grade
5.3:1
Contrast Ratio
3,421
Saves
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Use #FFF0F3 as the background. Use #FFAAB5 as the primary accent. Use #FF7096 as secondary. Use #C2185B as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Spring Cherry — pastel, warm, vibrant.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Spring Cherry 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: 90.1% | 255, 240, 243 | 0%, 6%, 5%, 0% | 348°, 100%, 97% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 53.3% | 255, 170, 181 | 0%, 33%, 29%, 0% | 352°, 100%, 83% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 35.1% | 255, 112, 150 | 0%, 56%, 41%, 0% | 344°, 100%, 72% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 12.9% | 194, 24, 91 | 0%, 88%, 53%, 24% | 336°, 78%, 43% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Spring Cherry 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 season (sakura) in Japan lasts 7-14 days. The mono no aware — the beauty of impermanence — is one of Japan's most exported cultural concepts.
Best Design Use Cases
Very pale blush for generous surfaces. Light pink for hover and accent states. Mid-rose for primary. Deep pink for text anchor.
Industries This Palette Suits
Spring fashion, beauty, Japanese brands, seasonal campaigns.
How to Implement the Spring Cherry Color Scheme
To use this Spring Cherry 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 #FFF0F3 for the main background and #FFAAB5 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #C2185B and #FFF0F3 is 5.32:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.