Khaki and SkyBlue

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #C3B091;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Khaki and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.21
}

Do khaki and skyblue go together?

Yes. Khaki and SkyBlue form a split-complementary color combination. This is a split-complementary pairing: one color paired with the two neighbors of its complement. It offers most of the contrast of a complementary scheme with less tension, making it easier to balance. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.21:1, 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 skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Khaki (#C3B091) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 1.21:1. 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 skyblue 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 skyblue?

Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.