Champagne vs beige
Champagne is warmer and more golden than beige. In numbers, the champagne here (#E9D2AC, from the open colour-name list behind our colour names tool) sits at hue 37°, towards orange-gold, while the community list's beige sits at 49°, nearer yellow, and CSS beige is paler still. That golden cast is what makes champagne feel dressy where beige feels practical.
| Name | HEX | HSL |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne | #E9D2AC | 37°, 58%, 79% |
| wheat (CSS) | #F5DEB3 | 39°, 77%, 83% |
| navajowhite (CSS) | #FFDEAD | 36°, 100%, 84% |
| Beige (list) | #E6DAA6 | 49°, 56%, 78% |
CSS has no champagne keyword; wheat is the closest, a touch lighter and brighter. For more on beige, see the beige page.
Colours that go with champagne
Champagne#E9D2AC
Burgundy#900020
Navy#000080
Blush#FFC0CB
Charcoal#343837
- Burgundy: the wine pairing; elegant for evening events.
- Navy: navy text on champagne scores 10.89:1, so it works for invitations and menus.
- Blush and ivory: a soft, tonal wedding palette.
- Charcoal: a modern, understated base.
Questions
What is the RGB code for champagne?
rgb(233, 210, 172).
Can I use white text on champagne?
No. White scores just 1.47:1 on it. Black is 14.28:1, and any deep colour works.