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Indigo and Khaki

Triadic color combination with 6.63:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#C3B091

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
Khaki
HEX #C3B091
RGB 195, 176, 145
HSL 37, 29%, 67%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Indigo and Khaki is 132 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.63:1
Indigo background with Khaki text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Indigo surface

Sample text on a indigo 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: #380282;
  --color-b: #C3B091;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and Khaki",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 6.63
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and khaki go together?

Yes. Indigo and Khaki form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.63:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and khaki?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and Khaki (#C3B091) is 6.63:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use indigo 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 indigo and khaki?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). 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.