DarkGreen and Khaki
Contrasting color combination with 3.52:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#0064000, 100, 0120, 100%, 20%#C3B091195, 176, 14537, 29%, 67%Harmony: Contrasting
These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.
The hue angle between DarkGreen and Khaki is 83 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
DarkGreen surface
Sample text on a darkgreen 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: #006400;
--color-b: #C3B091;
--color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
--color-b-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}JSON
{
"name": "DarkGreen and Khaki",
"colors": [
{
"name": "DarkGreen",
"hex": "#006400",
"rgb": [
0,
100,
0
]
},
{
"name": "Khaki",
"hex": "#C3B091",
"rgb": [
195,
176,
145
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 3.52
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do darkgreen and khaki go together?
Yes. DarkGreen and Khaki form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.52:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.
What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and khaki?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and Khaki (#C3B091) is 3.52:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.
How do I use darkgreen 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 darkgreen and khaki?
DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). 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.