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Orange · 🇯🇵 和色

灰桜 (Haizakura)

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A light muted orange with warm undertones. A traditional Japanese color (和色) with deep cultural roots in kimono, ink painting, and seasonal aesthetics.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
CalmWarm
Mood
SereneGentle

Personality & Symbolism

BalancedApproachableVersatile
Cultural Symbolism

Rooted in Japanese culture, nature, and seasonal beauty.

Recommended Use

Suitable for backgrounds and subtle design elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Split Complementary
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Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue19°
Saturation26%
Lightness79%
This is a light color with moderate saturation. It falls in the red hue family (19°).

Technical Values

HEX#D7C4BB
RGBrgb(215, 196, 187)
HSLhsl(19, 26%, 79%)
CMYK0%, 9%, 13%, 16%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #D7C4BB;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.68:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
12.50:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 19°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

With 79% lightness, this color feels lightweight and expansive. Light colors psychologically reduce perceived weight of UI elements by up to 20%, making interfaces feel more airy.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (26%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Food & Beverage

Stimulates appetite and conveys urgency — ideal for restaurant branding, food packaging, and sale promotions.

Health & Vitality

Represents life energy and passion — great for fitness brands, health apps, and wellness products.

Backgrounds & Space

Light tones create spacious, breathable layouts — ideal for content-heavy pages, minimalist designs, and card backgrounds.

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