All you need to know about Beige.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Beige Color Guide: Soft, Subtle, and Versatile

Beige (#F5F5DC) is a pale, soft white color with subtle grayish-yellow undertones. Derived from the French word for natural wool, beige can evoke a sense of calmness, delicacy, and warmth, much like the comforting feeling of vanilla ice cream. While sometimes criticized as bland or dull, beige is a timeless neutral color with its own charm.

Symbolism and Appeal of Beige (#F5F5DC)

Beige represents tranquility, comfort, and simplicity. It is a versatile color that creates a soft, serene environment. Although sometimes seen as predictable, beige’s subtlety lends itself to creating clean, peaceful spaces with a sense of understated elegance.

Perfect Pairings with Beige (#F5F5DC)

Beige pairs beautifully with earthy tones like dark green (#228B22), forest green (#228B22), and burnt orange (#CC5500), creating a grounded, natural palette.

For a richer, more harmonious look, combine beige with reddish-brown shades such as Marsala (#B57170), burgundy (#800020), cranberry (#9E1B32), and maroon (#800000).

Beige Color Specifications

Hex Code: #F5F5DC – A soft, pale color that combines the cleanliness of white with the warmth of brown, making it an excellent foundation for versatile, calming designs.

Color conversion

HEX
#F5F5DC

RGB DECIMAL
245, 245, 220

RGB PERCENTAGE
1.0, 1.0, 0.9

HSL
60.0, 0.6, 0.9, 1.0

HSV
60.0, 0.1, 1.0

CMYK
0.0, 0.0, 0.1, 0.0

LAB
95.9, -4.2, 12.0

NUMBER
16119260

LUMINANCE
0.90

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