Cherry blossom pink
A soft pink inspired by cherry tree blossoms, cherished in Japan and beyond
Cherry blossom pink is a gentle, light pink shade that takes its name from the flowers of cherry trees. Noted in English since 1867, it is closely linked to Japanese spring traditions and has become part of celebrations in places like the United States and Australia.
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- Named after the cherry tree's blossoms
- First noted in English in 1867
- Central to Japanese springtime celebrations
- Worn for Cherry Blossom Day in Brisbane, Australia
- Celebrated at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
What colour is Cherry blossom pink?
Cherry blossom pink is a light, soft pink colour that brings to mind the petals of cherry trees in bloom. It sits among the lighter pinks, standing out for its gentle and fresh appearance. This shade is neither too pale nor too bold, making it distinct from both pastel and hot pinks.
Where does Cherry blossom pink come from?
The name comes from the blossoms of cherry trees, which are celebrated for their beauty in Japan each spring. The colour was first noted in English in the late 19th century. Its connection to cherry trees gives it a strong link to Japanese culture and seasonal traditions.
Where Cherry blossom pink is used
This pink is seen in clothing, especially for special occasions. In Brisbane, Australia, people wear cherry blossom pink shirts to work on Cherry Blossom Day in September. The shade is also present during festivals in Japan and the United States, marking the arrival of spring.
What Cherry blossom pink means
While the sources do not state a specific symbolic meaning, cherry blossom pink is strongly tied to Japanese springtime gatherings and festivals. It marks the season of cherry blossoms, which are widely admired and celebrated in Japan and at similar events abroad.
Pink around the world
What the pink and magenta family means from country to country.
The third day of the New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground is Jane McGrath Day. The crowd wears pink to raise money for breast cancer nurses.
Protection and healingHopeSource: McGrath FoundationPale pink is the colour of cherry blossom. In spring people picnic under the trees for hanami, flower viewing, and the short bloom is a common image for how brief life is.
Nature and renewalFestival and celebrationJoyNostalgiaSource: Cherry blossomThe pink ribbon has stood for breast cancer awareness since the early 1990s. Each October, sports teams and shops turn pink for the cause.
Protection and healingHopeSource: Pink ribbonPink for girls and blue for boys became the firm rule in American shops only around the middle of the twentieth century. Earlier advice was mixed and sometimes the other way round.
Love and desireSource: PinkThe president's office in Buenos Aires is the Casa Rosada, the Pink House. A popular story says its paint once had ox blood mixed in, though this is not proven.
Politics and protestSource: Casa RosadaThe Rose Valley near Kazanlak grows pink damask roses for rose oil. The harvest in late May and June is marked by a festival and the crowning of a Rose Queen.
Nature and renewalFestival and celebrationJoySource: Rose Valley, BulgariaShades and relatives of Cherry blossom pink
Cherry blossom pink is one of several shades inspired by flowers. It is lighter than some pinks but deeper than the palest tints. It should not be confused with other floral pinks, each of which has its own distinct tone.
Colours that go with Cherry blossom pink
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When Cherry blossom pink is worn and shown
Questions people ask about Cherry blossom pink
What colour is cherry blossom pink?
It is a moderately light pink, inspired by the colour of cherry tree blossoms in spring.
Where does the name cherry blossom pink come from?
The name comes from the pale pink petals of cherry blossoms, which are celebrated in Japan.
When did people start using the name cherry blossom pink in English?
The term was first recorded in English in 1867.
Where is cherry blossom pink especially important?
It is closely linked to Japanese culture and is also celebrated in the United States and Australia.
How is cherry blossom pink used in modern celebrations?
People wear it for events like Cherry Blossom Day in Brisbane and at cherry blossom festivals in Japan and the United States.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Shades of pink" (the section "Cherry blossom pink"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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