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Pomegranate Red
Pomegranate Red
#E13238Click to copy
Pomegranate Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(225, 50, 56)Copy
HSLhsl(358, 74%, 54%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(358, 78%, 88%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 78%, 75%, 12%)Copy
Pomegranate Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E13238
Click to copy#32E1DB
Click to copyAnalogous
#E13290
Click to copy#E18332
Click to copySplit Complementary
#32E183
Click to copy#3290E1
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E13238
Click to copy#E49598
Click to copy#F9E6E7
Click to copy#97161B
Click to copy#3E090B
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPomegranate Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
4.45 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.71 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.09 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
2.84 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Pomegranate Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Pomegranate Red Color Introduction
Definition
Pomegranate Red (HEX #E13238) has the RGB value rgb(225, 50, 56), the HSL value hsl(358°, 74%, 54%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 78%, 75%, 12%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pomegranate Red is #32E1DB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E13290 and #E18332 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#32E183, #3290E1) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pomegranate Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pomegranate Red has a contrast ratio of 4.45:1 against white and 4.71:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Pomegranate Red has a lightness of 54% and a saturation of 74%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A rich red modeled on pomegranate fruit, ardent and full; used in folk wedding decorations and ceramic painting, symbolizing many sons and blessings.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Pomegranate Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Pomegranate Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pomegranate Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
