Dark khaki
Dark khaki is a light, soft color from the yellow family. Hex code #BDB76B.
Color codes
- CSS name
darkkhaki - HEX
#BDB76B - RGB
rgb(189 183 107) - HSL
hsl(56 38% 58%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(56, 43%, 74%) - OKLCH
oklch(76.7% 0.098 104.5) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 43%, 26%)
White text
2.06:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
10.14:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Dark khaki in CSS and design
Dark khaki is a light, soft color from the yellow family. Dark khaki is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: darkkhaki;
color: #BDB76B;
color: rgb(189 183 107);
color: hsl(56 38% 58%);For text on dark khaki, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark khaki?
#BDB76B. In CSS you can also use the keyword darkkhaki, which works in every browser.
What is dark khaki in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(189 183 107), in HSL hsl(56 38% 58%). For print, cmyk(0%, 3%, 43%, 26%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on dark khaki?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 10.14:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 2.06:1.
Which colors go with dark khaki?
Its complementary color is #ACABF0, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #D9AA6A and #99C282. The palette generator builds more combinations.