Khol
#5C5542  ·  hsl(43.85, 16.46%, 30.98%)
Tints & Shades
#171510
#25221A
#332F24
#403C2E
#4E4838
#5C5542
#7B7158
#988D70
#AEA68E
#C4BEAD
#DAD6CC
Color Values
Hex #5C5542
RGB 92, 85, 66
HSL hsl(43.85, 16.46%, 30.98%)
CMYK 0, 8, 28, 64
CSS Variable
--color-khol: #5C5542;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
7.41:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
2.83:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Khol — Not to be confused with kohl, Khol is a deep brown-black shade named after the two-sided drum found throughout northern and eastern India that’s often decorated with some variation on this dark, rich shade.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Khol 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 Khol 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 Khol 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:
🌊 3D Drape Folds:
Depth:
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

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

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

💎 Heirloom Jewelry:
✨ Zari & Trims:
✨ Bespoke Atelier Service

Bring Khol 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 Khol (#5C5542) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Direct WhatsApp Consultation

Connect directly with Zarighar's bridal colorists to discuss custom fabric dyeing, silhouette pairings, and embellishment matching.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Khol 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: Baraat & Nikkah

Imperial bridal lehenga & groom sherwani couture, deep surkh crimson, and 24k royal zardozi.

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