Pomegranate
Also known as: Dragon’s Blood, Chinese Safflower, Frosted Pomegranate, Precious Peony
Pomegranate is what happens when red turns medium and lively. The effect is passionate and urgent, made for sale banners and sportswear. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. On white it reads clearly at 5.65:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Pomegranate color codes
- HEX
- #B53D45
- RGB
- rgb(181, 61, 69)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 61, 69, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(356, 50%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(356, 66%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 66%, 62%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(44.2 49.6 23.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.3% 0.155 20.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 3031 — Orient red#AC323B · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Pomegranate works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pomegranate
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pomegranate 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 5.65:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Pomegranate background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Pomegranate
Pomegranate with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pomegranate
Pomegranate triad
Similar colors
- Cherry Bomb#B73D3F · ΔE 2.1
- Poppy#C23C47 · ΔE 2.6
- Bloodsport#B52F3A · ΔE 2.8
- Chubby Kiss#B43548 · ΔE 2.9
- Kabuki#A73A3E · ΔE 3.1
- Lolita#BF2735 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pomegranate is closest to Jade Jewel.
Pomegranate FAQs
What color is Pomegranate?
Pomegranate is a medium red with the hex code #B53D45. In HSL terms it has a hue of 356°, 50% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pomegranate?
The hex code for Pomegranate is #B53D45. In RGB it's rgb(181, 61, 69), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 66%, 62%, 29%).
What colors go well with Pomegranate?
Pomegranate pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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