Karaka
#1E1609  ·  hsl(37.14, 53.85%, 7.65%)
Tints & Shades
#080602
#0C0904
#110C05
#150F06
#1A1308
#1E1609
#543E19
#8B662A
#C18E3A
#D4AD6E
#E4CCA4
Color Values
Hex #1E1609
RGB 30, 22, 9
HSL hsl(37.14, 53.85%, 7.65%)
CMYK 0, 27, 70, 88
CSS Variable
--color-karaka: #1E1609;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
17.89:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.17:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Karaka — It may sound similar to the previous entry, but Karaka is a vastly different shade in terms of color family. Karaka is a cool, dark purple-brown, almost black shade with only the slightest hint of green-yellow to mute the color’s strength.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Karaka looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Karaka as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · دھوپ چھاؤں

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Karaka reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

✨ Weave in Dhoop Chhaon Compare →
High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Zari Wirework:
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🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

Test how Karaka harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Shop This Shade in Our Collection

Explore hand-crafted bridal lehengas, formal suits, pishwas, and coordinates featuring Karaka and harmonious palette tones from our catalog.

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✨ Bespoke Atelier Service

Bring Karaka to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Karaka (#1E1609) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Karaka in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.

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Occasion Harmony: Qawwali & Soirée

Intimate velvet baithak, midnight kuhl blue, deep jewel tones, and candlelight gold wirework.

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