Khaki Color (#F0E68C)
Khaki is a CSS named color defined as hex code #F0E68C. CSS khaki is a soft, pale yellow with moderate saturation. It is lighter and yellower than the tan-olive color of khaki clothing.
Color Overview & Formats
khakiLuminance: 0.7701| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F0E68C | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(240, 230, 140) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 77%, 75%) | Hue (54°), Saturation (77%), Lightness (75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 42%, 94%) | Hue, Saturation (42%), Value/Brightness (94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 42%, 6%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.913 0.112 102.8) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #F0E68C; /* or khaki */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #F0E68C, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Khaki reaches 16.4:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Khaki?
These 6 colors all go well with Khaki (#F0E68C), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Khaki: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Khaki (HSL 54°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (54° to 234°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (24° and 84°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (174° and 294°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 16.40:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 12.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 4.48:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Khaki Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#F0E68C)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
khaki = #f0e68c (rgb(240, 230, 140))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for backgrounds, tags, outdoor and vintage themes, and gentle highlights. On Khaki, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (16.4:1); white text fails even for large text (1.28:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Khaki?
Yes. Black text on Khaki has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 16.4:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Khaki?
No. White text on Khaki has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.28:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Khaki?
Black, Dark Slate Gray, Navy, Saddle Brown, Dark Olive Green and Forest Green all go well with Khaki. Black (16.4:1), Dark Slate Gray (6.97:1), Navy (12.5:1), Saddle Brown (5.54:1) and Dark Olive Green (4.65:1) have enough contrast for text on Khaki; Forest Green works better as a background or accent.
Is khaki yellow or brown?
The CSS color khaki (#F0E68C) is a pale yellow, lighter than the tan-olive khaki of clothing. Dark Khaki (#BDB76B) is closer to the fabric color.