Sakura
Also known as: Heart’s Content, Amazon River Dolphin, Pale Chestnut, Grim Pink
Sakura is what happens when red turns soft and gentle. The effect is confident and commanding, made for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.10:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Sakura color codes
- HEX
- #DFB1B6
- RGB
- rgb(223, 177, 182)
- RGBA
- rgba(223, 177, 182, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(353, 42%, 78%)
- HSV
- hsv(353, 21%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 21%, 18%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(76.5 17.8 4.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.3% 0.054 11.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: pink#FFC0CB · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Sakura works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Sakura
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sakura by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.89:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.10:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sakura background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sakura
Sakura with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sakura
Sakura triad
Similar colors
- Blush Kiss#EABCC0 · ΔE 2.8
- Chewing Gum#E6B0AF · ΔE 3.1
- Blush Rush#F0BCBE · ΔE 3.6
- Soft Blush#E3BCBC · ΔE 3.6
- Mauvelous#D6B3C0 · ΔE 4.3
- Chantilly#EDB8C7 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sakura is closest to Riverbed.
Sakura FAQs
What color is Sakura?
Sakura is a light red with the hex code #DFB1B6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 353°, 42% saturation, and 78% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sakura?
The hex code for Sakura is #DFB1B6. In RGB it's rgb(223, 177, 182), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 18%, 13%).
What colors go well with Sakura?
Sakura pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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