Cherry Blossom Pink
A high-key pastel with warm undertones
Cherry Blossom Pink is a high-key, pastel hue with warm undertones. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it functions well as a background color for UI or print design. Use this hex code #ffb7c5 sparingly, as it can overwhelm a palette if used too heavily. It looks particularly sophisticated when paired with deep charcoal or muted slate blues.
About Cherry Blossom Pink
Petals scattered across warm morning pavement
What does cherry blossom pink mean?
Cherry blossom pink commonly signals spring, renewal, and soft affection, and it often carries a playful, youthful tone. Its high lightness and low saturation keep it mellow and warm, giving a gentle glow instead of a loud punch.
Where you see cherry blossom pink
- cherry blossom petals
- strawberry milk
- rose quartz
- sugar-glazed donuts
- ballerina slippers
- cotton candy
What it works for
Use it for spring packaging, bakery branding, nursery accents, wedding invitations, and soft backgrounds that stay light and airy.
What colors go with cherry blossom pink?
Sage #9caf88The muted green pulls the pink toward nature and softens its sweetness.Charcoal #36454fDark gray gives the pastel weight and stops it from fading out.Butter #ffff81Warm pale yellow sits beside it like sunrise light on petals.Dusty Blue #8093a4Cool blue balances the warm pink and keeps the palette fresh.Plum #8e4585Deep purple adds richness while staying in the same color family.Mint #98ff98The two pastels share lightness, so the pairing stays even and sweet.
Questions about Cherry Blossom Pink
What is the hex code for Cherry Blossom Pink?
Cherry Blossom Pink is #ffb7c5. In RGB that is rgb(255, 183, 197), in HSL hsl(348, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 23%, 0%.
Is #ffb7c5 a warm or cool shade of pink?
Cherry Blossom Pink #ffb7c5 is distinctly warm, carrying a gentle yellow undertone that prevents it from feeling icy or clinical. This warmth makes it effective for wellness, hospitality, or approachable UI branding where a friendly and inviting aesthetic is the primary goal.
Is Cherry Blossom Pink readable on white or black?
Cherry Blossom Pink has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.83:1 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.