Khaki paint colors
Top picks for khaki
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named khaki every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More khaki shades
9 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Khaki at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full khaki lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Top Kompozit khaki
95 in deckKompozit's deck has 95 colors that match the khaki band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About khaki
Khaki carries its military DNA — a warm tan-beige with slight green-yellow undertones that read earthy and grounded rather than decorative. The green softens the yellow, keeping it from going gold, which is why it works in spaces where pure beige would feel dated.
Use it on walls in studies, mudrooms, and rooms with leather furniture or natural-fiber rugs. Pairs with cream trim, bronze, olive accents, and warm woods like oak or walnut. Avoid cool gray trim — the green will fight it. Designer alternatives: BM Bennington Gray lightened, SW Svelte Sage, F&B Light Gray. Strong choice for masculine, layered interiors.