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#F5F5DCPrimary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Beige Color Code
Beige·#F5F5DC
Yellow FamilyWarmLight toneMid saturationoklch(96.4% 0.033 107)
RGB
rgb(245, 245, 220)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(60 56% 91%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 0, 10, 4Print handoffLAB
96, -4, 12Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(96.4% 0.033 107)Modern perceptualBeige is a light, balanced CSS named color at #F5F5DC. If you searched for beige hex code, F5F5DC, or beige RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast15.50:1
Best UseAttention markers, highlights, warm backgrounds, and caution-adjacent states
Tonal Scale
100#FDFDF9
300#FAFAEF
500#F7F7E2
600#F5F5DC
800#B0B09E
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.11:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
15.50:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.05:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 15.50:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(96.4% 0.033 107)
Relative Luminance0.8988
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Yellow FamilyWarmLight toneMid saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Amber 50CornsilkMaterial Lime 50
Color Notes
- Beige is kept as an exact CSS named color for #F5F5DC.
- Queries for beige color code, F5F5DC, or beige RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
1.11:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
15.50:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.05:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
15.50:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 15.50:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for highlights, caution-adjacent labels, warm backgrounds, and attention markers.
- Most yellows need dark text for readable interface copy.
- Pair with charcoal, deep olive, warm neutrals, and controlled orange accents.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Beige is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Bright ambers and yellows that carry warmth.
Source Collections
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-beige: #F5F5DC;
--color-beige-rgb: 245 245 220;
}class="bg-[#F5F5DC] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#B0B09E] ring-1 ring-[#F5F5DC]"{
"beige": "#F5F5DC",
"beigeRgb": [245, 245, 220],
"beigeHsl": [60, 56, 91]
}