Khaki - unsaturated brown - yellow... Khaki in translation from Sanskrit khak means "dusty".
Sanskrit is the literary version of the ancient Indian language, which is the language of the Vedic sciences. In India, Sanskrit is still used as the language of the humanities and cult. In the Farsi language (Persian of the Indo-European group) the same thing - khak - khaki means dirt and dust.
It is often believed that khaki is the color of military uniforms. Yes, it was like that once. And it all started in the middle of the 19th century. When the British General Sir Harry Burnett Leamsden was tasked with forming a scout corps, he realized that things could end up sadly.
The soldiers of the British army were dressed in white uniforms and in the territory of northwestern India, where hostilities took place, they will be visible, and the scout is required to go unnoticed. Having thought over everything, the English general found a way out - they decided to paint the uniform in the color of the earth of the area. The soldiers' white uniforms were immersed in a brew of curry spices, tea, coffee, gunpowder, mulberry juice and ... mud.
The painted form literally merged with the surrounding area. In addition, on the form and dirt was invisible. I liked the color, and gradually the divisions, one by one, began to switch to the color of dirt. During the Boer War (1899 - 1902), all British troops participating in the campaign changed into khaki uniforms. After the war, the entire British army was disguised in this uniform.
At the beginning of the First World War, almost all the troops of the world received khaki uniforms. After the end of the war, the khaki color gradually began to be introduced into the style of clothing. Already in the 60s, he penetrated the environment of representatives of bohemia. Andy Warhol, who generally liked to shock everyone, appeared at receptions in khaki clothes. 
The khaki color quickly took root in men's collections - the leading fashion houses began to create suits of this shade. Khaki settled in women's clothing in the 70s. And since then, it has gained popularity and has become the standard international color of outdoor clothing.
In the 90s of the last century, original models of trousers with wide legs and large pockets appeared. Bill Gates also has a passion for khaki. It was thanks to the head of Microsoft that the popularity of this color took off further.
Since 2002, the khaki color is gradually leaving the military uniform, it is being replaced by a field camouflage uniform, and the dress uniforms are acquiring bright saturated colors. Khaki is now quite appropriate in the business world. You do not have to think about what color accessories to choose in a pair with him. This color is friendly to all shades.
Khaki has become more than just a color. "It is an emblem of strength, beauty and an energetic lifestyle." Once the English general used this color to keep his soldiers unnoticed, but now - in modern world khaki has become so popular that it will not go unnoticed. 
Khaki shades
If it is the color of earth or mud, then, probably, everyone knows that mud differs in color, it all depends on the area. Therefore, khaki color can have sand, beige, ash, marsh, brown, dirty green, olive, golden, hay, smoky green, brown-gray, brown-yellow shades. Sometimes it is called a protective color, because it has its original purpose in disguise and all of its shades, in one way or another, are associated with the ground and vegetation on it.
Khaki color meaning
Although initially military people were dressed in this color, with whom military actions are associated, and therefore not always peaceful, this color does not cause a feeling of aggressiveness, because its shades are so close to the earth, and the earth for all mankind is a natural color, and sometimes it is associated with the concept of a house - garden - homestead. Khaki lovers usually tend not to stand out from the crowd, they tend to be active and take care of the family.What to wear with khaki
Perhaps the khaki color will seem boring enough to some of you, as well as brown. But in combination with other colors, both of these colors win on their own and make the second color "sound".Khaki is often used in outerwear, shoes, suits, and leather goods. This color is felt especially at the end of summer, with the arrival of autumn. Khaki goes well with darker autumn colors - red, blue, fuchsia, turquoise, golden yellow, mustard and even black.
Khaki with pastel shades will make a great combination, but you should carefully consider the shade of your khaki. For example, with pale pink, blue, light green, peach, lilac, light lemon shades, khaki should be sandy, beige, yellowish or mustard shades. Then the image will be fresh and radiant.
Khaki combined with olive can be very pretty, but in this case, the khaki must be close to brown, otherwise you can become pale. Therefore, the combination of these two colors requires a certain experience and taste.
A great option for khaki with bright and saturated colors, for example, with reds, blues, oranges, purples, burgundy. This combination will always turn out to be interesting and bright, and very practical for every day. In collaboration with such colors, khaki itself can be with any shades.
A khaki suit for many is an unprofitable option. It can even spoil the complexion, so when choosing things of this color, you should try to choose a brighter and more saturated party for them. However, in accessories, it can be easily combined with a suit of any color. Sets look very elegant, where the clothes contain some one wardrobe item in khaki color, and the printed scarf contains a combination of bright and rich shades with khaki elements.
You can see shades of khaki in ethnic style, military style and safari style.
But in the evening palette as an elegant dress, khaki will not work. In bright and dim artificial light, the khaki color will be lost, no gold jewelry will help. This is a losing option.
Khaki is quite popular for summer, fall and spring. Khaki silk looks great with gold jewelry in summer. In the fall, trousers or a skirt in this color go well with a simple burgundy sweater or dark blue shades. In spring, when nature wakes up, the first greenery appears, the practical khaki color again finds its place with bright green shades. 
Who suits khaki clothes
In order not to look gray and boring, but, on the contrary, bright and stylish, let's see which of us it suits.Khaki color is suitable for owners of red or golden hair, with a warm skin tone. He will make these girls brighter and more interesting, especially the choice of swamp and brown-yellow shades is preferable.
And if you are a brunette or a brown-haired woman, or maybe an ashy blonde, then ... Then you need to know what color to combine khaki with. It is better for brunettes to combine brighter khaki with other bright shades - burgundy, yellow, purple.
Blondes with ashy or very light hair and pale skin should also choose a bright khaki color and dilute it with accessories of other tones. Often, light blondes have a good image if there is a slight tan. Light skin and blonde hair usually look gray and dull with khaki.
Additional advice for everyone - both blondes and brunettes. If you have an unhealthy complexion, or a yellowish-gray, or maybe a tired appearance with dark circles under the eyes, and the skin is not fresh enough, and even with pigmentation or rosacea, then in the company of a khaki color all this will be even more noticeable. In such cases, do not wear even the most fashionable khaki clothes near your face, choose it for the bottom of your clothes - a skirt or trousers.
Khaki can suit everyone, but provided that it is combined with details of another correctly chosen color. Designer Ralph Lauren has a virtuoso skill in handling khaki color both in clothing and accessories. Even smart things with this color turn out to be an unsurpassed masterpiece.
Inconspicuous, soothing khaki tones are good for the city and fit perfectly into the casual style. It is good for commuting in the city or for leisure.
Khaki is perfect for the office, and therefore for business attire. In business negotiations, khaki clothes, on the one hand, speak of your self-confidence, and on the other hand, of the stability of your character, which is conducive to a deal.
Khaki has both light shades and dark shades. Light ones are good for summer, dark ones for the cold season.
Khaki is by nature a feminine color. He personifies moderation, calmness, care, maturity of character. The colors of the earth-foliage are the colors of fertility. Essentially, the military wear these colors like wolves wear sheep skins. And for so many years of the performance of dressing up, we have learned to take the "sheep skins" for the "wolves" themselves. But whatever one may say, the basic properties of khaki color do not change from this.
In this article, we will look at shades of khaki in the wardrobe: what colors to combine with, how to choose shoes.
Sand khaki
The color of the desert is a soft yellowish tint, close to beige. It can be used as a basic in a business, urban style or casual. This shade is indispensable in safari style.
By its nature, khaki sand is a summer color. It will be comfortable in the heat, appropriate on vacation or in the office. But an evening dress of this color will cause confusion.
Sand khaki is combined with edema such as flamingos, dark purple, fuchsia, ruby, pink-yellow, yellow-orange, saffron color, last breath of jaco, copper color, green-blue, emerald, topaz blue, amethyst, red purple, brown-ash, milk chocolate color.
Beige khaki
A neutral shade with a fair amount of gray. Like sandy khaki, it belongs to the basic colors, but unlike the first one, it is inherent in the cold seasons. Sweatshirts and coats, etc. things of this khaki shade will be a good basis for more bright colorsputting them in first place, remaining only a grateful background. Thus, you can create a varied wardrobe with few items.
Oddly enough, this shade can be added to the romantic style, although it is still alien to the holidays.
Beige khaki should be combined with the following shades: pink-purple, amaranth,
carmine, gray-yellow, pale yellow, red, red ocher, gray-green, patina, blue-green, Prussian blue, plum, brown, light brown, bronze, chocolate.
Smoky green khaki
A subtle green shade that can be confidently called romantic. He literally caresses the eye: and does not focus on himself, but makes him find himself again and again. As an inconspicuous appearance coupled with the finest inner grace - it is not visible until you look at it. And this shade transfers part of its properties to the owner. He transforms the face, giving it a certain mystery.
And yet, this shade is everyday. It is suitable for the average office worker, leisure, sports and tourism. It will look good in safari style.
Combine smoky green khaki with colors such as: orange pink, salmon, Chinese red, ruby, champagne, saffron, red orange, green tea, wormwood, emerald, sky blue, blue violet, light lilac , blue-lilac, light blond, sepia.
Ash khaki
This shade can be called intermediate between basic and free. Dark and austere, it is intended more for mature and respectable people. Such a complex shade is most often chosen by intellectually and aesthetically advanced people, while not sophisticated it will seem "old" and nondescript. However, it can be beneficial to highlight the complexion and figure.
Like most khakis, it is good in everyday life and leisure or sports.
Pay attention to the combination of such colors with ashy khaki, such as pink, dark pink, lingonberry, Bismarck Furioso, vanilla color, yellow-green, beige-gold, light orange, brick color, marsh, thrush egg, blueberry color, red-purple, dark purple, wheat color, the color of old bronze.
Taup khaki
This is one of the most common khaki shades, at least in Russia. A discreet, steel green tint was imprinted on the retina of the eye along with the surrounding nature, a little dusty or blurry and distant. Living associations are always nicer and fuller, therefore they have an unconscious craving. A relaxing shade of taupe khaki provides an opportunity to ward off the stress and exorbitant pace of the city. He also protects with his military courage from everything frightening and unpleasant.
The following colors are combined with taupe khaki: light pink, hot pink, carmine, pink yellow, sand, golden copper, red, pale green, brown green, Olympic blue, Prussian blue, glycine, red purple, light brown, wheaten color, mahogany.
Khaki wormwood
A complex green shade. It cannot be called dull, but it is also far from bright. Perhaps the description will suit him - an expressive shade of khaki. Khaki wormwood is one of the universal shades of this color, namely, it has access to both the everyday and the festive side of life. If all the previous shades were closer to the underground, then this one is closer to glamor, so even a military-style dress of this shade can be worn in a club.
Interesting combinations with khaki wormwood will be the following colors: light salmon, magenta, fuchsia, coral red, pale yellow, apricot, pear, yellow-orange, red-orange, gray-green, aquamarine, gray-blue-green, light lilac, violet, red-brown, chestnut.
A noble and incredibly beautiful khaki color will be appropriate for creating a business and office look, elegant outfits are suitable for evening receptions, and a short fitted product can be worn to a party. This is why khaki dresses are so popular.
Khaki dress
Since this color, like others, has many shades, designers offer different interpretations of its use. Khaki goes well with brown, white, black, dark green, beige. Choosing monochrome or combining the product with other colors, you can get trendy, stylish and elegant looks.
For example, for office workers who need to match the established one, in the warm season, a dress of medium length with buttons and a V-shaped shallow neckline is suitable. Under such an outfit, dark thin nylon tights and high-heeled shoes must be worn. You can complement the ensemble with a brown belt and earrings of the same color. In cooler weather, wear long sleeves. An excellent option would be a military-style dress, made in warm colors and decorated with black inserts on the hips, sleeves, neckline and chest. You can choose dark high-toed boots, a trench coat or a coat for such a product.
Girls who prefer a sporty style, but want to show their feminine nature, should pay attention to a knitted demi-season fitted khaki dress with a midi length and three-quarter sleeves. The V-neck will emphasize the main advantages, and the spectacular colors with decorations in the form of stripes on the edges of the dress will emphasize the refined taste. You can complement the outfit with beige high-heeled shoes with an open toe, a handbag of the same color, and you can decorate your wrist with a stylish metal bracelet.
If you are planning a date, then wearing a straight khaki brocade dress decorated with gold flowers will leave a lasting impression on your chosen one. A half-heart neckline will accentuate your fragile and delicate nature, and black high-heeled sandals will fit best with this elegant look. If the evening is planned to be long, then it is worth taking a jacket with you.
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Many people like khaki colors. They are diverse. Khaki shades can be - red, orange, yellow, brown, green and blue. Khaki clothing can be appropriate for a wide variety of occasions. I propose to see how you can wear it and what to combine with.
I will warn you right away that some people mean camouflage colors by khaki colors. Therefore, in order not to disappoint anyone, I will tell you about both. Plus, these colors and prints go well together.
First of all, I want to introduce you to the khaki color palette. I took this palette from Wikipedia. Everything is clear in it, I see no reason to redo it. All colors are signed, expand your knowledge.
Khaki color palette
Brown, orange and red shades
Yellow shades
Green and blue shades
An incredibly wide range of colors. Most of them are suitable for men with an autumn and spring color type, there are much less cold tones, so men with a winter and summer color type will have to be cunning, I'll tell you more about this a little further. About how to determine your color type I.
Calm khaki colors are good because they go well with both light and bright shades. Thanks to this, one and the same thing can be beaten in very different ways.
For example, a light suit will look very smart with a white shirt and a black or dark brown tie.
You will have a more casual look if you give preference to a shirt with contrasting small patterns.
A solid light colored shirt and a bright tie are perfect for dates or cultural events.
This is how diverse you can look in one suit.
There should not be much difficulty in choosing combinations.
Khaki clothes look great in a sporty style and style.
Many people love these colors because dirt is practically invisible on them.
Clothes of these shades are worn by free, energetic people who are always on the move.
At work, on a walk, at a party, at home, in a cafe, anywhere, khaki will look great. Depending on your mood, you can look bright or discreet.
Light shades of khaki are especially good in the summer heat.
Khaki shorts will look great with sneakers, sandals, flip flops or trainers.
Brad Pitt loves shades of khaki. Light, dusty tones are very well suited to its color type.
I already wrote that khaki colors go well with camouflage print.
I think there is no need to remind you that khaki and camouflage were originally used only for sewing military uniforms. Therefore, these colors are flawless with uniforms.
Patch pockets, double stitching, baggy fit.
The second most popular style for camouflage clothing is sporty.
Ideal clothing for sports, hiking, hunting and outdoor walks.
Suits with a camouflage print are much less common.
Most often, suits are made in shades that are unusual for camouflage.
Some people like to use camouflage in details, adding variety and personality to the image.
A tie, bag, shoes, scarf, hat can dilute the image. Anything can become an original accent.
If you are not sure that you can choose the correct color image for the camouflage print, then choose one of the colors of its spots and take it as a basis.
When choosing a camouflage print, pay attention to accessories such as leather and lace bracelets, hats, etc.
Camouflage jackets look great with rolled up sleeves. So you look like you are ready to move mountains.
Despite the fact that camouflage and khaki are the colors of the army uniform, they are natural, calm and do not cause any aggressive emotions.
Khaki is one of the most popular shades in modern fashion, which has recently become more and more universal. Today, deep and restrained green can be found in a casual wardrobe, in collections of evening dresses, in romantic looks, and even in lax business looks. Women of fashion love this color so much, because the protective color emphasizes confidence, independence, independence. However, when choosing such clothes, it is important to stay stylish and be able to correctly select accessories and wardrobe for fashionable combinations... Therefore, the question of what color the khaki color is combined with is relevant for lovers of the popular range.
What to combine khaki color with in clothes?
The originality of the khaki color lies in the fact that this shade belongs to the middle tones. Thus, fashionable colors will not be the main accent, but also will not serve as a background. This is a kind of zest that plays one of the first roles in the whole bow. Let's find out what to combine with khaki color:
- Combination contrasting colors with khaki... The most popular choice for protective clothing is considered to be a wardrobe in contrasting shades. Khaki with red-coral colors has become a fashionable ensemble today. Also, the army color looks great paired with yellow-sand shades, which include orange. In addition, khaki is stylishly combined with cold tones - blue, light blue, lilac, turquoise.
- Combination of khaki color with universal shades... A win-win will be the choice of clothing in classic or natural colors. In this case, your image will be rather laconic, but not gloomy. Such solutions are perfect for business women and women of fashion, whose main style is distinguished by the qualities described above. Today stylists more and more insist on combining khaki with light shades - gray, milky, white, beige. Therefore, the black color for bows with protective clothing is becoming less and less relevant.
- Khaki with prints... The image will be original and unusual with a combination of protective colors and beautiful drawings, patterns, abstractions. Today, a popular choice is clothing with floral and
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