Khaki & Sage Path is a muted neutral-based color palette tagged boho, muted, gray. Built almost entirely from neutrals, with Khaki (#C9AD97) as the single point of color. Saturation stays low across the board, giving it a calm, editorial feel. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Gray | #61684F | rgb(97, 104, 79) | hsl(77, 14%, 36%) | oklch(50.4% 0.039 121) | |
| Sage | #9BA082 | rgb(155, 160, 130) | hsl(70, 14%, 57%) | oklch(69.3% 0.043 115) | |
| Khaki | #C9AD97 | rgb(201, 173, 151) | hsl(26, 32%, 69%) | oklch(76.6% 0.045 60) | |
| Smoke | #F5F2EE | rgb(245, 242, 238) | hsl(34, 26%, 95%) | oklch(96.2% 0.006 75) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its neutral backbone and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F5F2EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dove Gray (#61684F) on #F5F2EE gives 5.23:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Khaki (#C9AD97) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#9BA082) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dove Gray on Smoke at 5.23:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Khaki & Sage Path
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Sage and Khaki become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#61684F on #F5F2EE | Aa | 5.23:1 | AA |
#61684F on #C9AD97 | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fail |
#9BA082 on #F5F2EE | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fail |
#61684F on #9BA082 | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#C9AD97 on #F5F2EE | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#9BA082 on #C9AD97 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |