Pompeian Red

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Chilli Pepper

  #AC1E3A

• Desirable

  #A93435

• Bloodsport

  #B52F3A

• Pomegranate

  #B53D45

• Raging Raisin

  #AA3333

• Chubby Kiss

  #B43548

• Timeless Beauty

  #B6273E

• Haute Couture

  #A0252A

About Pompeian Red

Pompeian Red sits at oklch(0.488 0.161 19.8) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #A82A38 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Pompeian Red?

#A82A38 — also oklch(0.488 0.161 19.8) and Lab 38.92 51.83 24.32.

Can I use Pompeian Red for text on white?

On white: 6.88:1 (AA), APCA Lc 83. On dark ink: 2.60:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.