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Khaki and Navy

Complementary color combination with 8.44:1 contrast ratio

#C3B091
#01153E

Color Values

Khaki
HEX #C3B091
RGB 195, 176, 145
HSL 37, 29%, 67%
Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between Khaki and Navy is 177 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

8.44:1
Khaki background with Navy text
AAA all sizes

UI Preview

Khaki surface

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

Navy surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #C3B091;
  --color-b: #01153E;
  --color-a-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
  --color-b-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Khaki and Navy",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 8.44
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do khaki and navy go together?

Yes. Khaki and Navy form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.44:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between khaki and navy?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Khaki (#C3B091) and Navy (#01153E) is 8.44:1. This passes AAA for all text sizes.

How do I use khaki and navy 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for khaki and navy?

Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.