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Pomegranate

#DB3000

Pomegranate is a warm medium color with the hex code #DB3000. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 219, 48, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 78%, 100%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pomegranate color values

HEX
#DB3000
RGB
219, 48, 0
HSL
13°, 100%, 43%
CMYK
0, 78, 100, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pomegranate sits at 13° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 43% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Pomegranate is rendered as rgb(219, 48, 0), where the red channel dominates at 219, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Pomegranate translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 78M 100Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Pomegranate

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DB3000;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 48, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DB3000',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 78%
Y: 100%
K: 14%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(219, 48, 0)
rgba(219, 48, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 13° on the color wheel

Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Figma logo
Figma
HubSpot logo
HubSpot
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DB3000?
#DB3000 is Pomegranate, a warm medium color with RGB values of 219, 48, 0. It has a hue of 13°, 100% saturation, and 43% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DB3000?
The RGB color code for #DB3000 is rgb(219, 48, 0). This means it contains 219 red, 48 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pomegranate a warm or cool color?
Pomegranate (#DB3000) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DB3000 in CSS?
You can use #DB3000 in CSS with: background-color: #DB3000; or color: #DB3000; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 48, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 78%, 100%, 14%.

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