Himalaya
Also known as: Rationality, Morass, Racoon Eyes, Nutria
Quietly earthy and grounded, Himalaya is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in rustic interiors and leather goods. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.90:1.
Himalaya color codes
- HEX
- #736330
- RGB
- rgb(115, 99, 48)
- RGBA
- rgba(115, 99, 48, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 41%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 58%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 58%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(42.7 1.5 31.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.4% 0.073 92.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkolivegreen#556B2F · ΔE 12.9
- RAL 7008 — Khaki grey#746643 · ΔE 4.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Himalaya works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Himalaya
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Himalaya by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.90:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.56:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Himalaya background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Himalaya
Himalaya with its complement
Soft neighbors of Himalaya
Himalaya triad
Similar colors
- Olivary#6E592C · ΔE 4.2
- Lizard#7B6943 · ΔE 4.5
- Aged Antics#886B2E · ΔE 6.2
- Autumn Gold#7D623C · ΔE 6.2
- Mossy#857349 · ΔE 7.0
- Olive Bark#5F5537 · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Himalaya is closest to Wizard.
Himalaya FAQs
What color is Himalaya?
Himalaya is a dark brown with the hex code #736330. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 41% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Himalaya?
The hex code for Himalaya is #736330. In RGB it's rgb(115, 99, 48), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 58%, 55%).
What colors go well with Himalaya?
Himalaya pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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