Cherry Blossom color: hex code #F5C1D5
Cherry Blossom has the hex code #F5C1D5. It is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 75.7% green and 83.5% blue (245, 193, 213).
Its hue angle is 337°, with 72% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 13% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.47:1).
Cherry Blossom (#F5C1D5) color codes
| HEX | #F5C1D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 193, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 75.7%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(337, 72%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(337, 21%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 21%, 13%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.1, 21.63, -2.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.1, 21.81, 352.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.736, 62.359, 71.354) | |
| Decimal | 16105941 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cherry Blossom, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F5C1D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5C1D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F5C1D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6cad6Protanopia
no red cones#d2d2d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#fdbfc8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5c1d5; }
.text { color: #f5c1d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5c1d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 193 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5c1d5, #f5c7c1); }Similar colors
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See #F5C1D5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F5C1D5?
- #F5C1D5 is a very light, moderate rose known as Cherry Blossom. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cherry Blossom?
- The RGB value is 245, 193, 213: 245 red, 193 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cherry Blossom?
- The complementary color is #C1F5E1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5C1D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.47:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.