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Khaki
Khaki
#C3B091Click to copy
Khaki Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(195, 176, 145)Copy
HSLhsl(37, 29%, 67%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(37, 26%, 76%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 24%)Copy
Khaki Color Schemes
Complementary
#C3B091
Click to copy#91A4C3
Click to copyAnalogous
#C39791
Click to copy#BDC391
Click to copySplit Complementary
#91BDC3
Click to copy#9791C3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C3B091
Click to copy#E2DED8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#9A7F54
Click to copy#584930
Click to copy#16120C
Click to copyKhaki WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.11 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.94 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.94 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.98 : 1
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Khaki Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Khaki Color Introduction
Definition
Khaki (HEX #C3B091) has the RGB value rgb(195, 176, 145), the HSL value hsl(37°, 29%, 67%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 24%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Khaki is #91A4C3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C39791 and #BDC391 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#91BDC3, #9791C3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Khaki uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Khaki has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 against white and 9.94:1 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, Khaki has a lightness of 67% and a saturation of 29%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The camouflage of dust.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason 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, Khaki is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
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.