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Blue and Khaki

Split-Complementary color combination with 4.07:1 contrast ratio

#0000FF
#C3B091

Color Values

Blue
HEX #0000FF
RGB 0, 0, 255
HSL 240, 100%, 50%
Khaki
HEX #C3B091
RGB 195, 176, 145
HSL 37, 29%, 67%

Harmony: Split-Complementary

This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance.

The hue angle between Blue and Khaki is 157 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.07:1
Blue background with Khaki text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Blue surface

Sample text on a blue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Khaki surface

Sample text on a khaki background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #0000FF;
  --color-b: #C3B091;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 255;
  --color-b-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Blue and Khaki",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Blue",
      "hex": "#0000FF",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        255
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 4.07
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do blue and khaki go together?

Yes. Blue and Khaki form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.07:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between blue and khaki?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Blue (#0000FF) and Khaki (#C3B091) is 4.07:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use blue and khaki in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for blue and khaki?

Blue has the hex code #0000FF and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 255). Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.