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Khaki

#A6AB87

Khaki is a neutral light color with the hex code #A6AB87. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 166, 171, 135 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 21%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Khaki Color Values

HEX
#A6AB87
RGB
166, 171, 135
HSL
68°, 18%, 60%
CMYK
3, 0, 21, 33

About this color

Khaki sits at 68° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 18% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, neutral colors like Khaki work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Khaki in print, the CMYK breakdown of 3%, 0%, 21%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Khaki

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A6AB87;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 166, 171, 135;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A6AB87',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 33%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(166, 171, 135)
rgba(166, 171, 135, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 68° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6AB87?
#A6AB87 is Khaki, a neutral light color with RGB values of 166, 171, 135. It has a hue of 68°, 18% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A6AB87?
The RGB color code for #A6AB87 is rgb(166, 171, 135). This means it contains 166 red, 171 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Khaki a warm or cool color?
Khaki (#A6AB87) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A6AB87 in CSS?
You can use #A6AB87 in CSS with: background-color: #A6AB87; or color: #A6AB87; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 171, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 21%, 33%.