# Dark Khaki Color (#BDB76B)

> Dark Khaki is a CSS named color defined as hex code #BDB76B.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/dark-khaki/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `darkkhaki`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #BDB76B
- **RGB**: rgb(189, 183, 107)
- **HSL**: hsl(56, 38%, 58%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(56, 43%, 74%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 3%, 43%, 26%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.767 0.098 104.5)

## What Colors Go With Dark Khaki
Contrast is each color on Dark Khaki (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 10.15:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on dark khaki.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 7.74:1, text-safe. A deep blue that reads well as text.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 4.31:1, background or accent. A dark neutral for a muted, sophisticated look.
- **Dark Olive Green (#556B2F)**: 2.87:1, background or accent. A tonal green for outdoor and safari palettes.
- **Saddle Brown (#8B4513)**: 3.43:1, background or accent. A warm brown for earthy, rustic palettes.
- **Ivory (#FFFFF0)**: 2.05:1, background or accent. A warm off-white for backgrounds around khaki tones.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Dark Khaki**: 10.15:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Dark Khaki**: 2.07:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Dark Khaki**: 7.46:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Dark Khaki**: 2.78:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## FAQ
### Can I use black text on Dark Khaki?
Yes. Black text on Dark Khaki has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 10.15:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.

### Can I use white text on Dark Khaki?
No. White text on Dark Khaki has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.07:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.

### What colors go with Dark Khaki?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Saddle Brown and Ivory all go well with Dark Khaki. Black (10.15:1) and Navy (7.74:1) have enough contrast for text on Dark Khaki; Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Saddle Brown and Ivory work better as a background or accent.

### What is the difference between khaki and dark khaki?
Dark Khaki (#BDB76B) is darker and much less saturated than Khaki (#F0E68C): 38% saturation against 77%. It has a slightly olive cast.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/dark-khaki-1920x1080.png