Dark Khaki is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BDB76B, which equals rgb(189, 183, 107) in RGB and hsl(56, 38%, 58%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M3 Y43 K26, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BDB76B - RGB
189, 183, 107 - HSL
56°, 38%, 58% - CMYK
0, 3, 43, 26 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Dark Khaki
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.15:1. Its complementary color is #6B71BD.
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Dark Khaki color codes
| HEX | #BDB76B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 183, 107) |
| HSL | hsl(56, 38%, 58%) |
| HSV | 56°, 43%, 74% |
| CMYK | 0%, 3%, 43%, 26% |
| Decimal | 12433259 |
Shades and tints of Dark Khaki
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F3E6 - 100
#E9E7CE - 200
#DEDBB5 - 300
#D3CF9C - 400
#C8C384 - 500
#BDB76B - 600
#9E9959 - 700
#7E7A47 - 800
#5F5C36 - 900
#3F3D24 - 950
#201F12
Color harmonies for Dark Khaki
- Complementary
#6B71BD≈ Medium Light Muted Royal - Analogous −30°
#BD8E6B≈ Medium Light Muted Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#99BD6B≈ Medium Light Muted Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#6BBDB7≈ Medium Light Muted Teal - Triadic +240°
#B76BBD≈ Medium Light Muted Orchid - Split 150°
#6B99BD≈ Medium Light Muted Azure - Split 210°
#8E6BBD≈ Medium Light Muted Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Khaki
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Khaki | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Dark Khaki | Aa | 10.15:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Dark Khaki
background-color: #BDB76B;color: #BDB76B;background-color: rgb(189, 183, 107);background-color: hsl(56, 38%, 58%);:root { --color-dark-khaki: #BDB76B; }class="bg-[#BDB76B]"Colors similar to Dark Khaki
- Medium Light Muted Gold
#BFB669 - Medium Light Muted Yellow
#BFBF69 - Medium Light Muted Marigold
#BFAE69 - Medium Light Muted Citron
#B6BF69 - Medium Light Muted Lime
#AEBF69 - Ecru
#C2B280 - Medium Light Muted Amber
#BFA569 - Medium Light Muted Chartreuse
#A5BF69 - Light Muted Amber
#CBB686 - Light Muted Marigold
#CBBD86 - Light Muted Tangerine
#CBAF86 - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D
More yellow shades
- Gold
#FFD700 - Khaki
#F0E68C - Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Light Yellow
#FFFFE0 - Cornsilk
#FFF8DC - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Olive
#808000 - Pale Goldenrod
#EEE8AA - Yellow
#FFFF00 - Sage
#B2AC88 - Mustard
#FFDB58
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Khaki?
The HEX code for Dark Khaki is #BDB76B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Khaki?
Dark Khaki has an RGB value of 189, 183, 107 (rgb(189, 183, 107)). In HSL it is 56°, 38%, 58%.
What text color should I use on Dark Khaki?
Use black text on Dark Khaki. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 and black text has 10.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Khaki?
The complementary color of Dark Khaki is #6B71BD. Analogous colors #BD8E6B and #99BD6B also pair well.