Cherry Blossom Pink
HEX: #FFB7C5 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FFB7C5
255, 183, 197
348°, 100% ,85%
0, 28, 23, 0
About Cherry Blossom Pink
Cherry Blossom Pink (#FFB7C5) is a color with RGB(255, 183, 197) and HSL(348.3°, 100%, 85.9%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #B7FFF1, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #C5FFB7 and #B7C5FF. The name comes from Cherry Blossom Pink (English).
- HEX: #FFB7C5
- RGB: 255, 183, 197
- HSL: 348.3°, 100%, 85.9%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #B7FFF1
- Triadic colors: #C5FFB7, #B7C5FF
- The name comes from Cherry Blossom Pink (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Cherry Blossom Pink #FFB7C5 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Cherry Blossom Pink #FFB7C5 pairs with #B7FFF1 as its complementary color, and #C5FFB7 and #B7C5FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'pink' itself has a long history, but its association with cherry blossoms is more specific. Cherry blossoms (sakura) have been culturally significant in Japan for centuries, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of life, beauty, and renewal. As Western cultures became more exposed to Japanese art and traditions, the visual imagery of pink cherry blossoms became iconic. The naming of a specific pink shade after them reflects this cultural exchange and the desire to capture that particular delicate hue. It's a descriptive name that directly references its natural inspiration.
First Recorded Use
While the concept of pink associated with cherry blossoms existed earlier, the specific color name 'Cherry Blossom Pink' as a recognized commercial or descriptive color term likely gained traction in the early to mid-20th century, coinciding with increased interest in Japanese culture and the popularization of specific color palettes in fashion and design.
Cultural Associations
In Japan, cherry blossoms (sakura) are deeply symbolic, representing beauty, the transient nature of life (mono no aware), and new beginnings. The pink associated with them is therefore imbued with these meanings. Globally, 'Cherry Blossom Pink' evokes feelings of spring, renewal, delicacy, and often a sense of romanticism or femininity. It is a popular color in fashion, cosmetics, interior design, and branding, particularly for products aiming for a soft, elegant, or natural aesthetic.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FFB7C5;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FFB7C5;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FFB7C5;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FFB7C5,
#B7FFF1
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FFB7C5,
#B7FFF1
);
}// SCSS variable
$cherry-blossom-pink: #FFB7C5;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cherry-blossom-pink-r: 255;
$cherry-blossom-pink-g: 183;
$cherry-blossom-pink-b: 197;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $cherry-blossom-pink;
color: rgba($cherry-blossom-pink-r, $cherry-blossom-pink-g, $cherry-blossom-pink-b, 0.8);
}