Beige is a
neutral light color with the hex code #F5F5DC.
Also known as
"KFC Cream"
by KFC
.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
245, 245, 220 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 10%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Beige
#F5F5DC aka “KFC Cream” by KFC
Beige color values
- HEX
- #F5F5DC
- RGB
- 245, 245, 220
- HSL
- 60°, 56%, 91%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 10, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Beige sits at 60° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its near-white lightness means it reads as a tinted white in most contexts, functioning as a soft background tone.
In digital environments, Beige is rendered as rgb(245, 245, 220), where the red channel dominates at 245, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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 0C 0M 10Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as KFC Cream.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Beige
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F5F5DC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 245, 245, 220;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F5F5DC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(245, 245, 220)
rgba(245, 245, 220, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F5F5DC?
#F5F5DC is Beige, a neutral light color with RGB values of 245, 245, 220. It has a hue of 60°, 56%
saturation, and 91% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F5F5DC?
The RGB color code for #F5F5DC is rgb(245, 245, 220). This means it contains 245 red,
245 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Beige a warm or cool color?
Beige (#F5F5DC) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F5F5DC in CSS?
You can use #F5F5DC in CSS with:
background-color: #F5F5DC; or color: #F5F5DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 245, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 10%, 4%.