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Khaki and Lime

Contrasting color combination with 1.72:1 contrast ratio

#C3B091
#AAFF32

Color Values

Khaki
HEX #C3B091
RGB 195, 176, 145
HSL 37, 29%, 67%
Lime
HEX #AAFF32
RGB 170, 255, 50
HSL 85, 100%, 60%

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 Khaki and Lime is 48 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.72:1
Khaki background with Lime text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Khaki surface

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

Lime surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #C3B091;
  --color-b: #AAFF32;
  --color-a-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
  --color-b-rgb: 170, 255, 50;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Khaki and Lime",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lime",
      "hex": "#AAFF32",
      "rgb": [
        170,
        255,
        50
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 1.72
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do khaki and lime go together?

Yes. Khaki and Lime 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 1.72:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between khaki and lime?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Khaki (#C3B091) and Lime (#AAFF32) is 1.72:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use khaki and lime 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 khaki and lime?

Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). Lime has the hex code #AAFF32 and RGB values rgb(170, 255, 50). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.