beiges

Sandy, muted hues

Beiges is the plural of beige, referring to multiple shades or varieties of that pale sandy color.

Interior designers might compare several beiges before choosing one for a room.

The word also works as a verb form: She beiges out the room with neutral tones.

color

taupe

Muted gray-brown hue

  • sandFine rock particles
  • ecruPale grayish-yellow brown
  • khakiDull yellowish-brown shade

fawn · oatmeal · camel · cream · buff · tan · ivory · biscuit · wheat · vanilla

natural

sand

Fine rock particles

  • stoneSolid earth fragment
  • clayMoldable earth for ceramics
  • desertTo leave behind completely

dunes · pebbles · shells · driftwood · bark · seedpods · burlap · jute · sisal · hemp

interiors

walls

Vertical enclosing structures

linen · drapery · paint · furniture · decor · minimalist · cozy · warm · inviting · soothing

fashion

neutral

Not favoring any side

sophisticated · understated · elegant · classic · timeless · versatile · coordinated · layering · capsule · staple

Categories
Opposites
color saturation/vividness

beigesvivid colors

Intense, striking shades

bright colors · bold colors · electric blue · hot pink · fuchsia

color temperature and boldness

beigesblacks

Items of darkest hue

jet black · primary colors · reds · oranges · primaries

metaphorical connotation (personality/style)

beigesflashy

Showy, often tastelessly so

loud · eye-catching · striking · dramatic · flamboyant

Phrases
Family

beige

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G