Deep Khaki
Deep Khaki Parameter Conversion Table
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Deep Khaki WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Deep Khaki Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Deep Khaki Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Khaki (HEX #A69A8B) has the RGB value rgb(166, 154, 139), the HSL value hsl(33°, 13%, 60%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 35%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Khaki is #8B97A6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A68C8B and #A4A68B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#8BA4A6, #8C8BA6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Khaki uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Khaki has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 against white and 7.62:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Deep Khaki has a lightness of 60% and a saturation of 13%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A darker khaki with a heavier gray cast, steady and elegant, suited to retro-style clothing and accessories.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Deep Khaki tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Deep Khaki is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Deep Khaki Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
