Green and Khaki
Contrasting color combination with 2.43:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#0080000, 128, 0120, 100%, 25%#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 Green and Khaki is 83 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Green surface
Sample text on a green 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: #008000;
--color-b: #C3B091;
--color-a-rgb: 0, 128, 0;
--color-b-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}JSON
{
"name": "Green and Khaki",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Green",
"hex": "#008000",
"rgb": [
0,
128,
0
]
},
{
"name": "Khaki",
"hex": "#C3B091",
"rgb": [
195,
176,
145
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 2.43
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do green and khaki go together?
Yes. Green 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 2.43:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between green and khaki?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Green (#008000) and Khaki (#C3B091) is 2.43:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use green 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 green and khaki?
Green has the hex code #008000 and RGB values rgb(0, 128, 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.