What color is Khaki?
Khaki is a warm, dusty yellow-brown with a muted, sandy tone, hex #D5C58A, close to the color of dried straw. It has a soft, sun-bleached quality that reads as neither fully yellow nor fully brown.
What is the meaning of the color Khaki?
British Army officers stationed in India adopted khaki as a uniform color in 1848, choosing it for its ability to blend with the dry terrain around Peshawar. The word itself comes from the Urdu and Persian word for dust or soil. Its use spread to the broader British Army during the Second Anglo-Afghan War and became standard for British troops by the 1880s. The color entered civilian fashion when brands like Dockers popularized khaki trousers in the 1990s, anchoring the color to casual, everyday clothing.
What colors go with Khaki?
Colors that pair well with Khaki include:
Navy Blue: sharp, classic contrast
Olive Green: earthy, natural harmony
Burnt Orange: warm, vivid accent
Cream: soft, low-contrast blend
Chocolate Brown: rich, grounded depth
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D5C58A |
color: #D5C58A;
|
| RGB | 213, 197, 138 |
color: rgb(213, 197, 138);
|
| RGB Percentage | 84%, 77%, 54% |
color: rgb(84%, 77%, 54%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 8%, 35%, 16% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 47°, 47%, 69% |
color: hsl(47, 47%, 69%);
|
| HSV | 47°, 35%, 84% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 55, 3, 20 |
color: lab(55% 3 20);
|
| Decimal | 14009738 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.khaki {
color: #D5C58A;
}
$khaki: #D5C58A;
rgb(213, 197, 138)