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Khaki#F0E68C

Khaki color code is #F0E68C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with khaki.

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Khaki Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Khaki is 0.7701. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.28:1 against white and 16.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Khaki on white1.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Khaki on black16.40:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Khaki1.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Khaki16.40:1AAA

Khaki — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Khaki?+
The hex code for Khaki is #F0E68C. In RGB it's rgb(240, 230, 140), and in HSL it's hsl(54, 77%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of Khaki?+
Khaki in RGB is (240, 230, 140). Written in CSS: rgb(240, 230, 140).
What is the CMYK value of Khaki?+
Khaki converts to CMYK(0%, 4%, 42%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F0E68C.
Is khaki a warm or cool color?+
Khaki (#F0E68C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 54° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does khaki belong to?+
Khaki belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 54°, 77%, 75% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is khaki accessible for body text on a white background?+
Khaki on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.28:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for khaki?+
The nearest Pantone match for Khaki (#F0E68C) is 113 C Pantone 113 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Khaki in design

Practical guidance for using khaki (#F0E68C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Khaki (#F0E68C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Khaki (#F0E68C) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Khaki flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — khaki can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Khaki is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.