What Colors Make Beige?
Beige is made by mixing white with small amounts of yellow and brown. It is a very light, warm neutral — essentially off-white with a warm tint.
Paint & Pigment Mixing (RYB)
Start with white, then add very small amounts of yellow and brown (or raw umber). The key is restraint — beige is mostly white with subtle warm undertones.
Digital Color (RGB)
Beige is nearly white in RGB — slightly elevated red and green, slightly reduced blue. Web beige is rgb(245, 245, 220) / #F5F5DC.
RGB
rgb(245, 245, 220)
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors make beige?
Mix white with tiny amounts of yellow and brown (or raw umber). Start with mostly white then add warm tones slowly.
What two colors make beige?
White and tan (or brown) make beige. White + a tiny drop of yellow also works.
What two colors make light beige?
Mix white with a tiny drop of yellow ochre or raw umber for a light, warm beige.