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CadetBlue and Khaki

Split-Complementary color combination with 1.44:1 contrast ratio

#5F9EA0
#C3B091

Color Values

CadetBlue
HEX #5F9EA0
RGB 95, 158, 160
HSL 182, 25%, 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 CadetBlue and Khaki is 145 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.44:1
CadetBlue background with Khaki text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CadetBlue surface

Sample text on a cadetblue 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: #5F9EA0;
  --color-b: #C3B091;
  --color-a-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
  --color-b-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CadetBlue and Khaki",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CadetBlue",
      "hex": "#5F9EA0",
      "rgb": [
        95,
        158,
        160
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.44
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cadetblue and khaki go together?

Yes. CadetBlue 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 1.44:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cadetblue and khaki?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) and Khaki (#C3B091) is 1.44:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cadetblue 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 cadetblue and khaki?

CadetBlue has the hex code #5F9EA0 and RGB values rgb(95, 158, 160). 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.