Blossom
Also known as: Macaroon Cream , Flowerbed , Guiding Star , Serenade
Blossom brings a playful and vibrant feel to a palette. This pale orange suits friendly UI accents and children's products. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.86:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Blossom color codes
- HEX
- #FEE9D8
- RGB
- rgb(254, 233, 216)
- RGBA
- rgba(254, 233, 216, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(27, 95%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(27, 15%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(93.7 5.4 11.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.6% 0.032 61.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 3.4
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 6.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Blossom works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blossom
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Blossom by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.86:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blossom background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blossom
Blossom with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blossom
Blossom triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fondant #F4E2CF · ΔE 2.5
- Acropolis #F8E2CA · ΔE 3.2
- Moccasin #FBEBD6 · ΔE 3.4
- Alpaca #F9EDE2 · ΔE 3.7
- Nectar #ECDACD · ΔE 3.7
- Dogwood #FAEAE2 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blossom is closest to Cloudless .
FAQ
Blossom FAQs
What color is Blossom?
Blossom is a light orange with the hex code #FEE9D8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 27°, 95% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blossom?
The hex code for Blossom is #FEE9D8. In RGB it's rgb(254, 233, 216), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 0%).
What colors go well with Blossom?
Blossom pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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