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Kathmandu

#AD9A5D

RGB 173, 154, 93 · HSL 46°, 33%, 52% · CMYK 0, 11, 46, 32

Kathmandu is #AD9A5D in HEX — rgb(173, 154, 93), hsl(46°, 33%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 32%).

Kathmandu pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 33%, 52%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AD9A5D

RGB173, 154, 93

HSL46°, 33%, 52%

HSV46°, 46%, 68%

CMYK0, 11, 46, 32

Decimal11377245

CSS RGBrgb(173, 154, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 33%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tapestry Gold BNC-15

ΔE 1.7 · #AE985D

Dulux

Kathmandu S16D6

ΔE 2.1 · #AD975D

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2149-30

ΔE 3 · #AC9655

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 3.1 · #AE9F65

PPG

Loveliest Leaves 1116-6

ΔE 3.2 · #A69A5C

Vista Paint

Shiny Gold C-387

ΔE 3.3 · #AEA065

Sherwin-Williams

Edgy Gold SW6409

ΔE 3.8 · #B1975F

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 4.3 · #B3A36A

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 5.6 · #B7A86D

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 5.9 · #C0A569

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.8 · #998F5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 13.2 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AD9A5D

#5C6FAD

Analogous

#AD725C

#AD9A5D

#97AD5C

Triadic

#AD9A5D

#5CAD9A

#9A5CAD

Split-Complementary

#AD9A5D

#5C97AD

#725CAD

Tetradic

#AD9A5D

#5CAD72

#5C6FAD

#AD5C97

Monochromatic

#4B4226

#7D6F3F

#AD9A5D

#C7BA8F

#E0D9C2

Rectangle

#AD9A5D

#6FAD5C

#5C6FAD

#9A5CAD

Compound

#AD9A5D

#97AD5C

#5C6FAD

#725CAD

Variations

Lighter

#BDAE7D

#CAC1A1

#DED9CA

Darker

#8F7E45

#63572E

#3B331A

Saturation

#918B78

#AD9A5C

#D6B033

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD9A5D

#A99D5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD9A5D

#9D9D68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD9A5D

#B09398

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kathmandu brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C1A061

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AD9A5D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AEA585

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#516090

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AD9A5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD9A5D;

CSS Variable

--color-kathmandu: #AD9A5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kathmandu': '#AD9A5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD9A5D] text-[#AD9A5D]

SCSS

$kathmandu: #AD9A5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9A5D?

#AD9A5D is Kathmandu, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AD9A5D warm or cool?

Kathmandu reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kathmandu?

Kathmandu works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Kathmandu?

Kathmandu pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Kathmandu?

You can download Kathmandu on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Kathmandu?

The hex code is #AD9A5D. In RGB it's 173, 154, 93, and in HSL it's 46°, 33%, 52%.

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