Codes & values
- Color Name
Beige - Color ID
KDF-C-16119260 - HEX
#F5F5DC - RGB
rgb(245, 245, 220) - RGBA
rgba(245, 245, 220, 1) - HSL
hsl(60, 56%, 91%) - HSLA
hsla(60, 56%, 91%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(60, 10%, 96%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 4%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Beige?
- #F5F5DC
- What is Beige RGB?
- rgb(245, 245, 220)
- What is Beige HSL?
- hsl(60, 56%, 91%)
- What is Beige CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 4%)
What is Beige?
Beige is a curated yellow family color at #F5F5DC. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui, background and matches the CSS named color keyword. This shade classifies as light — best as backgrounds, soft UI fills, or pastel accents. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Beige HEX code
The HEX code for Beige is #F5F5DC. Paste it into CSS as color: #F5F5DC; or background-color: #F5F5DC;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (f5f5dc).
Beige RGB
Beige in RGB is rgb(245, 245, 220) (channels R 245, G 245, B 220). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(245, 245, 220, 1).
Beige HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(60, 56%, 91%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(60, 10%, 96%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Beige CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Beige is cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 4%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Beige
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #CCCCB7, #A3A393, #7B7B6E, #525249, #292925. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Beige
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #F7F7E2, #F8F8E8, #FAFAEE, #FCFCF3, #FDFDF9. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Beige
Complementary pairing: #F5F5DC, #DCDCF5. Analogous neighbors: #F5E9DC, #F5F5DC, #E9F5DC. Triadic accents: #F5F5DC, #DCF5F5, #F5DCF5. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Beige color combinations
A practical combo: primary #F5F5DC, complementary accent #DCDCF5, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #F5F5DC, #DCE9F5, #E9DCF5.
Beige in web design
Yellow highlights and warnings need careful contrast — prefer dark text on yellow, or use gold/amber variants for luxury without eye strain.
Beige in branding
Gold and yellow brands feel optimistic or luxurious depending on saturation — champagne gold vs traffic yellow. Contrast vs white is 1.11:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 18.98:1.
Beige earth & muted use
Beige leans muted or earthy — ideal for interiors, craft brands, and calm UI. Combine with cream, sage, and clay neutrals.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Beige?
- Beige: #F5F5DC.
- What is Beige RGB?
- Beige: rgb(245, 245, 220).
- What is Beige HSL?
- Beige: hsl(60, 56%, 91%).
- What is Beige CMYK?
- Beige: cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 4%).
- What colors go with Beige?
- Try complementary #F5F5DC, #DCDCF5 or analogous #F5E9DC, #F5F5DC, #E9F5DC.
- Is Beige good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.11:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.11:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 18.98:1. Complementary swatch: #F5F5DC, #DCDCF5.
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