Paua
#260368  ·  hsl(260.79, 94.39%, 20.98%)
Tints & Shades
#09011A
#0F012A
#150239
#1B0249
#200358
#260368
#3B05A3
#5106DE
#7028F9
#9762FA
#BE9DFC
Color Values
Hex #260368
RGB 38, 3, 104
HSL hsl(260.79, 94.39%, 20.98%)
CMYK 63, 97, 0, 59
CSS Variable
--color-paua: #260368;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
16.21:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.3:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Paua — Paua is a deep dark blue, echoing the ocean voyages of large Maori sea snails.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

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

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Zari Wirework:
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Depth:
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

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

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring Paua 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 Paua (#260368) 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 Paua 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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