Asphaltum
Color values, specifications, bridal fabric simulations & harmonies
--color-asphaltum: #4A3728;
Asphaltum — Asphaltum (bitumen) is a natural brown-black pigment used since antiquity, known for its rich transparency but also for its potential to cause cracking in oil films. It belongs to the Brown family: a dark, muted tone with hex code #4A3728 and RGB values of 74, 55, 40. Its dominant channel values give it a warm undertone. Asphaltum appears in classical painting, pigment literature, and conservation references. It pairs well with related earths, blues, or neutrals. Nearest neighbors: related historical pigments and traditional named grays or blues.
Preview how Asphaltum looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.
Pair Asphaltum as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:
Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony
Simulate how Asphaltum reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.
Complexion Resonance
Test how Asphaltum harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.
Bring Asphaltum 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 Asphaltum (#4A3728) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.
Direct WhatsApp Consultation
Connect directly with Zarighar's bridal colorists to discuss custom fabric dyeing, silhouette pairings, and embellishment matching.
Physical Fabric Swatch Sample
Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Asphaltum in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.
Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet
Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.
Occasion Harmony: Qawwali & Soirée
Intimate velvet baithak, midnight kuhl blue, deep jewel tones, and candlelight gold wirework.