What is the traditional Japanese color "Usuzakura" (pale cherry blossom)?
A white with a hint of red, this traditional color is called Usuzakura (pale cherry blossom). Known as the color that heralds the beginning of spring, it is as pale as paint diluted with water, possessing a fleeting beauty that seems as if it could dissolve into the air at any moment. It is a color that seems to capture the gentle presence of cherry blossoms just before they fully bloom, or the petals that have just opened. It does not assert itself strongly, but gently embraces you. It is a quiet and lovely color befitting the season of new beginnings.
Usuzakura = pale cherry blossom
Usuzakura is also called "Usuhanazakura," and it is said that the name was given by further subdividing the pale pink color. "Usuzakura" is pronounced "usuzakura."
DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R219 G142 B113 #DB8E71 / Usuzakura (pale cherry blossom)
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