Beige
Also known as: Green Charm, Refreshing Tea, Sunny Burrata, Early Sprout
With its warm undertone, Beige (#E6DAA6) comes across as sunny and uplifting. Designers reach for it in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.94:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Beige color codes
- HEX
- #E6DAA6
- RGB
- rgb(230, 218, 166)
- RGBA
- rgba(230, 218, 166, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 56%, 78%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 28%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 28%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(87.1 -1.6 27.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.5% 0.069 96.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 4.0
- RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 7.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Beige works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Beige
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Beige by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.41:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.94:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Beige background: #000000
Palettes featuring Beige
Beige with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beige
Beige triad
Similar colors
- Woven#E0D1A0 · ΔE 2.3
- Tortilla#EFDBA7 · ΔE 2.7
- Meringue#F3E4B3 · ΔE 2.8
- Vanilla#F3E5AB · ΔE 2.8
- Buttered#ECE2B7 · ΔE 2.9
- Ivory Buff#EBD999 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beige is closest to Icy Plains.
Beige FAQs
What color is Beige?
Beige is a light yellow with the hex code #E6DAA6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 56% saturation, and 78% lightness.
What is the hex code for Beige?
The hex code for Beige is #E6DAA6. In RGB it's rgb(230, 218, 166), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 28%, 10%).
What colors go well with Beige?
Beige pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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