Khaki
Also known as: Sawgrass Basket , Favourite Tan , Rock Cliffs , Beachside Villa
As a soft take on orange, Khaki carries warm and inviting energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.94:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Khaki color codes
- HEX
- #C3B091
- RGB
- rgb(195, 176, 145)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 176, 145, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 29%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 26%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(72.9 3.5 18.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.5% 0.048 80.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 1001: Beige #D0B084 · ΔE 5.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Khaki works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Khaki
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Khaki by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.94:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Khaki background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Khaki
Khaki with its complement
Soft neighbors of Khaki
Khaki triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bangalore #BBAA88 · ΔE 2.4
- Croissant #C4AB86 · ΔE 2.7
- Goldfrapp #CEB790 · ΔE 3.1
- Coffee Diva #BEA88D · ΔE 3.1
- Cosy Wool #D1B99B · ΔE 3.6
- Semolina #C7AB8B · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Khaki is closest to Mont Blanc .
FAQ
Khaki FAQs
What color is Khaki?
Khaki is a medium orange with the hex code #C3B091. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 29% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Khaki?
The hex code for Khaki is #C3B091. In RGB it's rgb(195, 176, 145), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 24%).
What colors go well with Khaki?
Khaki pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Khaki : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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