What is the hex code for Pomegranite Purple?

Pomegranite Purple is #b71f57. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Pomegranite Purple look like on white and black backgrounds?

Pomegranite Purple (#b71f57) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.27:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 3.35:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Pomegranite Purple come from?

Pomegranite Purple is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued purple pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Pomegranite Purple in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#b71f57) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Pomegranite Purple

About Pomegranite Purple

Pomegranite Purple is a mid-tone, vivid purple tone. Its hex value is #b71f57 — that is RGB 183, 31, 87, or HSL 338°, 71%, 42%.

It holds 6.3:1 contrast against white, so Pomegranite Purple works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 6.3:1; on black 3.3:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Pomegranite Purple appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Ochraceous Salmon, Aconite Violet and Cobalt Green.

Colours that go with Pomegranite Purple

From a standard colour wheel, Pomegranite Purple anchors these four classic schemes. Each swatch is computed from its exact hue, so every hex is a real, usable pairing.

Complementary

#b71f57 #1FB77F

the hue directly opposite — the highest-contrast pairing, good for a single bold accent.

Analogous

#b71f57 #B71FA3 #B7331F

the two neighbours on the wheel — a calm, cohesive scheme that feels effortless.

Triadic

#b71f57 #57B71F #1F57B7

two hues an even third of the wheel away — balanced and lively without clashing.

Split-complementary

#b71f57 #1FB733 #1FA3B7

the two colours either side of the complement — the contrast of a complement, softened.

How to use Pomegranite Purple

Pomegranite Purple is a mid-tone, vivid tone (HSL 338°, 71%, 42%), which makes it a versatile mid-tone for accents, buttons or blocks. For text it passes WCAG AA for body text against a light background (6.3:1) — safe for paragraphs, buttons and labels. When you do set type on it, use light lettering. Pair it with its complement (#1FB77F) for a focal accent, or with its analogous neighbours (#B71FA3 and #B7331F) for a quieter, harmonious feel.

Palettes with Pomegranite Purple

Pomegranite Purple appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

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