Neutral, versatile and always relevant, khaki is the chromatic note that takes us into the new season with style and confidence, adding a light charm and understated elegance to winter-spring looks that are perfect for any occasion.
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Khaki is a neutral palette with a rich play of shades and undertones, closely associated with nature and the earth. The name itself has a deep origin: the word khaki is an English adaptation of the Persian khak, which means “earth”, and therefore “earth color”. It is no coincidence that throughout history this range has become key for military uniforms and camouflage clothing, where merging with the landscape is a matter of functionality.
Khaki is easily confused with natural shades – it balances between olive green and brown, and has lighter tones that gravitate towards the color of the soil. That's why this palette is so diverse: from green to beige, but always within that recognizable range that is instantly readable and needs no explanation.
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It is the perfect color for the current season – just like brown, burgundy, burgundy, forest green, black or gray, which traditionally dominate the winter wardrobe. At the same time, khaki is distinguished by its special versatility: it is created for the transitional period between cold and warm. It is equally easy to imagine it on a rainy day and in clear, sunny weather, in a discreet urban look or in a more sophisticated ensemble. This color adds a sense of natural strength and effortless freedom to even the most elegant combinations, skillfully combining its two essences – wildness and chic.
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One of the main advantages of khaki is its ability to harmoniously combine with many other colors, including its own shades. It works well with a neutral palette: white, cream, gray and black. It is equally well combined with natural tones – beige, brown, terracotta or ocher, as well as with various variations of green. For contrast, khaki is easily combined with more saturated colors – blue (including denim), burgundy, red, as well as with delicate pastel shades of pink or powder. In fact, it adapts to any color preferences.
Simple and pure in character, this range is equally appropriate in everyday, sporty looks and in elegant, thoughtful ensembles. Khaki knows how to look luxurious without effort – it adds depth and individuality to images without crossing the line of demonstrativeness. This is the same “quiet” color that attracts attention discreetly, retaining its soft camouflage nature, but with an obvious fashionable accent. It can be worn both in doses and in the format of a monochrome look.
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Integrating khaki into your seasonal wardrobe is incredibly easy, again thanks to its versatility. It can be an accent accessory: a bag, shoes, a hat. Or it can be the key piece of the look – a khaki coat or jacket, pants or a skirt, a soft cozy sweater or a structured blazer paired with denim. Just play with textures and accessories to create a look with character.
Khaki celebrates winter with a calm, measured and sophisticated mood, and effortlessly transitions with us into spring. It is a shade that appeals to nature and balance, which is why it is impossible not to include it in the list of key must-haves of 2026.
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Based on materials from vogue.it