Sakura
Also known as: Heart’s Content , Amazon River Dolphin , Pale Chestnut , Grim Pink
Quietly gentle and approachable, Sakura is a warm-toned pink that earns its keep in children's products and soft backgrounds. 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.
Reference
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)
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
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sakura
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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 Sakura 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 1.89:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.10:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sakura background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sakura
Sakura with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sakura
Sakura triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Sakura FAQs
What color is Sakura?
Sakura is a light pink 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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