Kabul
Also known as: Swiss Brown, Sausalito Ridge, Chocolate Chip, Homestead Brown
Quietly cozy and dependable, Kabul is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Kabul
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.24:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Kabul background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Kabul
Kabul with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kabul
Kabul triad
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.
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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