Beige colour code

Text contrast

With white: 1.11:1 · With black: 18.98:1

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.

Use Beige in CSS

Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.

.colour-beige {
  background-color: #F5F5DC;
  color: #000000;
}

Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.

Using Beige

Try it alongside natural textures, wood tones or an earth-inspired palette.

This pairing uses #000000 text on #F5F5DC. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.

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