Bistre
#3D2B1F  ·  hsl(24, 32.61%, 18.04%)
Tints & Shades
#0F0B08
#18110C
#221811
#2B1E16
#34251A
#3D2B1F
#674834
#906649
#B28567
#C7A690
#DCC7BA
Color Values
Hex #3D2B1F
RGB 61, 43, 31
HSL hsl(24, 32.61%, 18.04%)
CMYK 0, 30, 49, 76
CSS Variable
--color-bistre: #3D2B1F;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
13.43:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.56:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Bistre — Also known as “soot brown”, Bistre is a dark brown shade that dates back to the 1700s.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Bistre 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 Bistre 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 Bistre 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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Spotlight 135°
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

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

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

💎 Heirloom Jewelry:
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Shop This Shade in Our Collection

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

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✨ Bespoke Atelier Service

Bring Bistre 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 Bistre (#3D2B1F) 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 Bistre 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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