Beige colour (#F5F5DC)
Beige is very light a yellow with hex code #F5F5DC, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 245, 245, 220; in HSL 60°, 56%, 91%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Beige colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Beige in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F5F5DC |
| RGB | rgb(245, 245, 220) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.961, 0.961, 0.863 |
| HSL | hsl(60, 56%, 91%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 10%, 4% |
| CSS | color: beige; |
Shades and tints of Beige
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f4f4d7 | #e9e9af | #dddd88 | #d2d260 | #c7c738 | #9f9f2d | #777722 | #505016 | #28280b |
Colours that go with Beige
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #dbdbf5 | |
| Triadic | #dbf5f5 | #f5dbf5 |
| Analogous | #e8f5db | #f5e8db |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| cornsilk | #fff8dc | very close |
| antiquewhite | #faebd7 | very close |
| lightgoldenrodyellow | #fafad2 | very close |
| linen | #faf0e6 | very close |
| oldlace | #fdf5e6 | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Beige against white is 1.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 18.98:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Beige background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Beige?
#F5F5DC.
What is Beige in RGB?
rgb(245, 245, 220).
What colour is complementary to Beige?
#dbdbf5, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.