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Pomegranate color

A warm, jewel-like red inspired by the seeds and skin of the pomegranate fruit. It has a slightly earthy depth that suits fall weddings, table linens and web designs that need a strong but grown-up red.

Also known as: Pomegranate red.

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The hex code for pomegranate is #C0392B. In RGB it is rgb(192, 57, 43), in HSL hsl(6, 63%, 46%) and in CMYK 0, 70, 78, 25.

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About pomegranate

Pomegranate (#C0392B) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 192 red, 57 green and 43 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in weddings, home decor, web.

Swatch of Pomegranate with its shades from light to dark · #C0392B
Pomegranate · #C0392B

Pomegranate shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Pomegranate outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with pomegranate or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

MountainWinter · MenOld moneyWinter · Women

Pomegranate color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Verdigris
AnalogousClose to: Rose red, Bronze
TriadicClose to: Kelly green, Ultramarine
Split complementaryClose to: Caribbean green, Denim blue
TetradicClose to: Kelly green, Verdigris, Deep purple

Pomegranate color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Pomegranate
Analogous palette · Pomegranate
Complementary palette · Pomegranate
Triadic palette · Pomegranate
With neutrals palette · Pomegranate
With an accent palette · Pomegranate

Pomegranate contrast with text

White textContrast 5.4:1 · AA
Black textContrast 3.9:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --pomegranate: #C0392B;
  --pomegranate-rgb: 192, 57, 43;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--pomegranate); }
.text { color: var(--pomegranate); }

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Swatch of Pomegranate with its shades from light to dark · #C0392B
Swatch of Pomegranate with its shades from light to dark · #C0392B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for pomegranate?

The hex code for pomegranate is #C0392B. In RGB it is rgb(192, 57, 43), in HSL hsl(6, 63%, 46%) and in CMYK 0, 70, 78, 25.

What is the complementary color of pomegranate?

Its complement on the color wheel is #2BB2C0, close to verdigris. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on pomegranate?

Yes. The contrast with white is 5.4:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).