#C3B091 Hex Color
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Khaki is a dusty, unsaturated shade that bridges the gap between beige and soft orange. With low chroma, #c3b091 serves best as a neutral, supporting base rather than a focal point. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its lightness. Because black text offers excellent readability against this hex code, it is a practical choice for clean, legible UI backgrounds.
Questions about Khaki
What is the hex code for Khaki?
Khaki is #c3b091. In RGB that is rgb(195, 176, 145), in HSL hsl(37, 29%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 26%, 24%.
How should I use #c3b091 in web design?
Does #c3b091 read as a warm or cool color?
This specific khaki leans toward a warm, desert-inspired beige due to its subtle orange undertones. While it maintains a neutral appearance, it provides more visual warmth than a standard gray, making it ideal for designs needing a soft, organic feeling.
Is Khaki readable on white or black?
Khaki has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.