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Khaki and Plum

Contrasting color combination with 4.25:1 contrast ratio

#C3B091
#66386A

Color Values

Khaki
HEX #C3B091
RGB 195, 176, 145
HSL 37, 29%, 67%
Plum
HEX #66386A
RGB 102, 56, 106
HSL 295, 31%, 32%

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 Plum is 102 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.25:1
Khaki background with Plum text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Khaki surface

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

Plum surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #C3B091;
  --color-b: #66386A;
  --color-a-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
  --color-b-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Khaki and Plum",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.25
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do khaki and plum go together?

Yes. Khaki and Plum 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 4.25:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between khaki and plum?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Khaki (#C3B091) and Plum (#66386A) is 4.25:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use khaki and plum 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 plum?

Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.