REDS

Pomegranate

#8C393F

RGB 140, 57, 63 · HSL 356°, 42%, 39% · CMYK 0, 59, 55, 45

Pomegranate is #8C393F in HEX — rgb(140, 57, 63), hsl(356°, 42%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 55%, 45%).

Pomegranate pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 42%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#8C393F

RGB140, 57, 63

HSL356°, 42%, 39%

HSV356°, 59%, 55%

CMYK0, 59, 55, 45

Decimal9189695

CSS RGBrgb(140, 57, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 42%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pomegranate AF-295

Exact match

Valspar

Radiant Red 1009-3

ΔE 2 · #8F3841

PPG

Apple-a-day 1051-7

ΔE 2.4 · #903F45

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Kiss 67

ΔE 2.6 · #8F3B3D

Dulux

Enchanted Red S02G9

ΔE 3.1 · #8D343F

Behr

Cranberry Tart HDC-WR14-11

ΔE 3.1 · #883C40

Vista Paint

Lover's Kiss C-66

ΔE 3.6 · #8E393A

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 4 · #813235

Kilz

Radiant Raspberry LA110-01

ΔE 4.3 · #953842

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 5.8 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 6.1 · #8F423D

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.7 · #994A50

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 8.6 · #922B3E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.6 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.2 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 15.3 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C393F

#3A8D88

Analogous

#8D3A69

#8C393F

#8D5E3A

Triadic

#8C393F

#3F8D3A

#3A3F8D

Split-Complementary

#8C393F

#3A8D5E

#3A698D

Tetradic

#8C393F

#698D3A

#3A8D88

#5E3A8D

Monochromatic

#210D0F

#572327

#8C393F

#BB585F

#D18F93

Rectangle

#8C393F

#8D883A

#3A8D88

#3A3F8D

Compound

#8C393F

#8D5E3A

#3A8D88

#3A698D

Variations

Lighter

#B74E55

#C38085

#D9B9BB

Darker

#732C31

#501D21

#2F1013

Saturation

#705759

#8D3A3F

#AA1D26

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8C393F

#67603C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C393F

#4F4F3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C393F

#8A3D42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pomegranate carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#A8574A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8C393F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#965C6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#36736F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8C393F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C393F;

CSS Variable

--color-pomegranate: #8C393F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pomegranate': '#8C393F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C393F] text-[#8C393F]

SCSS

$pomegranate: #8C393F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C393F?

#8C393F is Pomegranate, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8C393F warm or cool?

Pomegranate reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pomegranate?

Pomegranate works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pomegranate?

Pomegranate pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pomegranate?

You can download Pomegranate on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pomegranate?

The hex code is #8C393F. In RGB it's 140, 57, 63, and in HSL it's 356°, 42%, 39%.

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