Kathmandu
Also known as: Spring Moss , Pesto di Noce , Mossy Rock , Burnished Gold
There is a cozy and dependable quality to Kathmandu. The gentle, warm brown at #AD9A5D rewards leather goods and autumn design. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.56:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Kathmandu color codes
- HEX
- #AD9A5D
- RGB
- rgb(173, 154, 93)
- RGBA
- rgba(173, 154, 93, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 33%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 46%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(64.3 1.0 34.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.9% 0.083 92.7)
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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warm
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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 9.1
- RAL 1020: Olive yellow #A08F65 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Kathmandu works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Kathmandu
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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 Kathmandu 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 2.78:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.56:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Kathmandu background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kathmandu
Kathmandu with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kathmandu
Kathmandu triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Gremlin #A79954 · ΔE 2.5
- Luxor Gold #AB8D3F · ΔE 5.7
- Tiger #BE9C67 · ΔE 6.0
- Wasteland #9C8855 · ΔE 6.2
- Gecko #9D913C · ΔE 6.2
- Nettle #BBAC7D · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kathmandu is closest to Azureno .
FAQ
Kathmandu FAQs
What color is Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is a medium brown with the hex code #AD9A5D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 33% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kathmandu?
The hex code for Kathmandu is #AD9A5D. In RGB it's rgb(173, 154, 93), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 32%).
What colors go well with Kathmandu?
Kathmandu pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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