Khaki and PaleGreen
Contrasting color combination with 1.67:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#C3B091195, 176, 14537, 29%, 67%#98FB98152, 251, 152120, 93%, 79%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 PaleGreen is 83 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Khaki surface
Sample text on a khaki background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
PaleGreen surface
Sample text on a palegreen background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #C3B091;
--color-b: #98FB98;
--color-a-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
--color-b-rgb: 152, 251, 152;
}JSON
{
"name": "Khaki and PaleGreen",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Khaki",
"hex": "#C3B091",
"rgb": [
195,
176,
145
]
},
{
"name": "PaleGreen",
"hex": "#98FB98",
"rgb": [
152,
251,
152
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 1.67
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do khaki and palegreen go together?
Yes. Khaki and PaleGreen 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 1.67:1, 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 palegreen?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Khaki (#C3B091) and PaleGreen (#98FB98) is 1.67:1. 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 palegreen 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 palegreen?
Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). PaleGreen has the hex code #98FB98 and RGB values rgb(152, 251, 152). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.