Kathmandu
Also known as: Spring Moss, Pesto di Noce, Mossy Rock, Burnished Gold
Expect cozy and dependable associations from Kathmandu — a medium brown well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Kathmandu
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.78:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.56:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Kathmandu background: #000000
Palettes featuring Kathmandu
Kathmandu with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kathmandu
Kathmandu triad
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.
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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