Kathmandu Color – #ad9a5d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kathmandu color hex code is #ad9a5d, and it is composed of 68% red, 60% green and 36% blue.
Kathmandu is a light, muted, and warm color at 46% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kathmandu color (#ad9a5d) against dark backgrounds.

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Kathmandu Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kathmandu, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ad9a5d |
| RGB | rgb(173,154,93) |
| HSL | hsl(46,32.8%,52.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 46, 32 |
| HSV | 46, 46, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 60, 36 |
| XYZ | 30.8, 32.8, 15.1 |
| LAB | 64, -1.4, 34.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 46% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.56 (passes WCAG AA) |










