REDS

Pomegranate

#C35550

RGB 195, 85, 80 · HSL 3°, 49%, 54% · CMYK 0, 56, 59, 24

Pomegranate is #C35550 in HEX — rgb(195, 85, 80), hsl(3°, 49%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 59%, 24%).

Pomegranate pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 49%, 54%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C35550

RGB195, 85, 80

HSL3°, 49%, 54%

HSV3°, 59%, 76%

CMYK0, 56, 59, 24

Decimal12801360

CSS RGBrgb(195, 85, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 49%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rhubarb 2007-30

ΔE 2.9 · #BF4F4F

Behr

Cherry Red HDC-MD-16

ΔE 3.5 · #B84D48

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 4.1 · #B64F48

Valspar

Terra Cotta Red 2004-3A

ΔE 4.5 · #C2584A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5 · #B44C43

Sherwin-Williams

Enticing Red SW6600

ΔE 5.2 · #B74E4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 5.3 · #B54644

Vista Paint

Scarlet Sumac K-664

ΔE 5.4 · #B34B42

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 5.7 · #B44940

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 7.5 · #BE4C3E

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 7.6 · #D75954

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 8.2 · #CC6653

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.5 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#C35550

#50BDC3

Analogous

#C35084

#C35550

#C38F50

Triadic

#C35550

#50C356

#5650C3

Split-Complementary

#C35550

#50C38F

#5084C3

Tetradic

#C35550

#84C350

#50BDC3

#8F50C3

Monochromatic

#5B221F

#943833

#C35550

#D78D89

#EAC4C2

Rectangle

#C35550

#BDC350

#50BDC3

#5650C3

Compound

#C35550

#C38F50

#50BDC3

#5084C3

Variations

Lighter

#CF7873

#D69E9B

#E4C9C8

Darker

#A73B35

#752723

#451613

Saturation

#9B7A78

#C35650

#E13B32

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

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#C35550

#92884C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C35550

#727251

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C35550

#C15860

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

#D26C57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C35550

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF717B

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.

#44A1A6

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #C35550;

CSS — background

background-color: #C35550;

CSS Variable

--color-pomegranate: #C35550;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pomegranate': '#C35550' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C35550] text-[#C35550]

SCSS

$pomegranate: #C35550;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C35550?

#C35550 is Pomegranate, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C35550 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 #C35550. In RGB it's 195, 85, 80, and in HSL it's 3°, 49%, 54%.

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