Khaki color

From a Persian word meaning dust, it was first used for military uniforms. It's a muted, greenish beige. Today it's the classic color of chinos, jackets and safari-style clothing.

Also known as: khaki tan.

Khaki · #C3B091

About khaki

Khaki (#C3B091) is a warm, mid-tone, muted color. It belongs to the browns family. It mixes 195 red, 176 green and 145 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, uniforms.

Khaki shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Colors that go with khaki

WhiteFresh and clean.Navy blueThe classic: khakis and a blue shirt.BlackA modern contrast.Olive greenA safari-style palette.Dusty pinkA soft, unexpected contrast.Coffee brownWarm depth.Sky blueA fresh, office-ready look.BurgundyAn elegant fall accent.

How to wear and decorate with khaki →

Khaki color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Blue gray

AnalogousClose to: Dusty rose, Sand

TriadicClose to: Seafoam green, Wisteria

Split complementaryClose to: Pastel blue, Wisteria

TetradicClose to: Sage green, Blue gray, Lilac

Khaki color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Khaki

Analogous palette · Khaki

Complementary palette · Khaki

Triadic palette · Khaki

With neutrals palette · Khaki

With an accent palette · Khaki

Khaki contrast with text

White textContrast 2.1:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 9.9:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --khaki: #C3B091;
  --khaki-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--khaki); }
.text { color: var(--khaki); }

Colors similar to khaki

Sand Nude Greige Camel Sage green Apricot Bone Ash gray Wheat Pearl

Themed palettes with this color

More browns

Brown Coffee brown Chocolate brown Mahogany Chestnut Cinnamon Sepia Ochre Caramel Camel Mocha Sand Beige Nude Bronze Tobacco brown Sienna Café au lait

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for khaki?

The hex code for khaki is #C3B091. In RGB it is rgb(195, 176, 145), in HSL hsl(37, 29%, 67%) and in CMYK 0, 10, 26, 24.

What is the complementary color of khaki?

Its complement on the color wheel is #91A4C3, close to blue gray. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on khaki?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.1:1, while with black it is 9.9:1.

What colors go with khaki?

It pairs well with white, navy blue, black, olive green, dusty pink. Avoid pairing it with beige or camel that's almost the same shade, because it looks like they don't match. Pale yellows next to it make it look dingy.