Kabul
Also known as: Swiss Brown , Sausalito Ridge , Chocolate Chip , Homestead Brown
Kabul is a rich, muted brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It earns its place in rustic interiors and leather goods. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 6.24:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Kabul color codes
- HEX
- #6C5E53
- RGB
- rgb(108, 94, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(108, 94, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(26, 13%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(26, 23%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 23%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(41.0 4.4 8.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.2% 0.025 60.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 8.8
- RAL 8025: Pale brown #755C49 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Kabul works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Kabul
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Kabul by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.24:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Kabul background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kabul
Kabul with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kabul
Kabul triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Underground #665A51 · ΔE 1.9
- Morel #73645C · ΔE 3.0
- Metropolis #61584F · ΔE 3.5
- Bear Hug #796359 · ΔE 4.8
- Caveman #625C58 · ΔE 4.8
- Granite #746A5E · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kabul is closest to Lava Rock .
FAQ
Kabul FAQs
What color is Kabul?
Kabul is a dark brown with the hex code #6C5E53. In HSL terms it has a hue of 26°, 13% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kabul?
The hex code for Kabul is #6C5E53. In RGB it's rgb(108, 94, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 23%, 58%).
What colors go well with Kabul?
Kabul pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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