Khaki color palettes

Khaki is a dusty tan-brown that takes its name from the Hindi-Urdu word for "dust-colored," first adopted for military uniforms in the 1840s. That utility heritage still defines it: khaki reads as practical, unfussy and outdoorsy, a dependable base for workwear brands, field guides and safari-leaning design. As a warm neutral it grounds olive, rust, navy and bright signal accents equally well.