Khaki
Also known as: Sawgrass Basket, Favourite Tan, Rock Cliffs, Beachside Villa
Khaki is a soft, gentle orange that reads as friendly and enthusiastic. It shines in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Khaki
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.94:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Khaki background: #000000
Palettes featuring Khaki
Khaki with its complement
Soft neighbors of Khaki
Khaki triad
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.
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.
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