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Beige

#F0F3D8

Beige is a neutral light color with the hex code #F0F3D8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 240, 243, 216 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 11%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Beige color values

HEX
#F0F3D8
RGB
240, 243, 216
HSL
67°, 53%, 90%
CMYK
1, 0, 11, 5

About this color

Beige sits at 67° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Beige is rendered as rgb(240, 243, 216), where the green channel leads at 243, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Beige translates to a CMYK breakdown of 1C 0M 11Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 11% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Beige

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F0F3D8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 240, 243, 216;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F0F3D8',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 11%
K: 5%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(240, 243, 216)
rgba(240, 243, 216, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F0F3D8?
#F0F3D8 is Beige, a neutral light color with RGB values of 240, 243, 216. It has a hue of 67°, 53% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F0F3D8?
The RGB color code for #F0F3D8 is rgb(240, 243, 216). This means it contains 240 red, 243 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Beige a warm or cool color?
Beige (#F0F3D8) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F0F3D8 in CSS?
You can use #F0F3D8 in CSS with: background-color: #F0F3D8; or color: #F0F3D8; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 243, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 11%, 5%.