White Cherry
Soft pale pink with cool undertones
White Cherry is a pale, bleached pink with cool grey undertones. Because it sits at such a high lightness value, it works best as a neutral background instead of a dominant color. Pair it with dark charcoal text to take advantage of its excellent readability. The hex code for White Cherry is #e7dbdd, making it a sophisticated choice for minimalist interfaces or airy, feminine branding.
About White Cherry
Petals pressed between the pages of an old book
What does white cherry mean?
White Cherry is a near-white pink with a grey undertone. Its high lightness and very low saturation give it a washed-out, hushed feel, like a color half forgotten under sunlight.
Where you see white cherry
- cherry blossom petals
- seashells
- powder blush
- whitewashed brick
- faded linen
- pearl
What it works for
It works well as a warm neutral backdrop, a soft fill in palettes, or a muted accent where white feels too stark.
What colors go with white cherry?
Charcoal #36454fThe deep grey-black sharpens this pale pink instead of overwhelming it.Forest Green #154406Dark green gives the faded pink a grounded, botanical contrast.Dusty Blue #8093a4Two muted tones sit side by side without competing for attention.Terracotta #e2725bTerracotta warms up the grey cast and adds earthen depth.Espresso #4e312dRich brown anchors the lightness with weight and warmth.Sage #9caf88Soft green keeps the palette gentle while shifting away from pink.
Questions about White Cherry
What is the hex code for White Cherry?
White Cherry is #e7dbdd. In RGB that is rgb(231, 219, 221), in HSL hsl(350, 20%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 4%, 9%.
Is #e7dbdd warm or cool-toned?
White Cherry #e7dbdd leans cool because of its distinct grey undertones. While it mimics the soft look of a light pink, the grey desaturation keeps it from feeling overly sweet or bubblegum-like, allowing for more professional, subtle use cases.
Is White Cherry readable on white or black?
White Cherry has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.