Champagne Color Palette
Champagne is hex #F7E7CE, rgb(247, 231, 206). Champagne is a very pale golden beige, like the drink. It is softer and warmer than ivory and carries an easy luxury.
By Mohamed Farhan · Updated Oct 19, 2026
Champagne color codes
Reading the champagne color codes
The hex code #F7E7CE is three pairs of base-16 numbers for red, green and blue. F7 is 247, E7 is 231 and CE is 206, each on a scale from 0 to 255. That is why the same color is written rgb(247, 231, 206) in CSS. The red channel is the strongest here, which is what gives champagne its orange character.
HSL describes the same color the way people think about it. A hue of 37 degrees places champagne in the orange part of the color wheel. Saturation of 72% makes it vivid, and lightness of 89% makes it a very light color. HSL is the easiest format to adjust by hand: keep the hue, then raise or lower lightness to create tints and shades that stay in the same family.
For print, the approximate CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 17% yellow and 3% black. Screen and print colors never match perfectly, because monitors emit light while ink absorbs it, so always proof a printed sample before committing to champagne for packaging or stationery. See MDN's guide to CSS color values for every format browsers accept.
Champagne shades and tints
A full 50 to 950 scale built around #F7E7CE, so you can use champagne for backgrounds, borders, buttons and text without leaving the family. Click any shade to copy it.
// tailwind.config.js
theme: {
extend: {
colors: {
"champagne": {
50: "#FCF6ED",
100: "#FAEFDE",
200: "#F7E7CE",
300: "#E0D1B9",
400: "#CABBA5",
500: "#B3A690",
600: "#9D907B",
700: "#867A67",
800: "#6F6452",
900: "#594F3D",
950: "#423929",
},
},
},
}:root {
--champagne-50: #FCF6ED;
--champagne-100: #FAEFDE;
--champagne-200: #F7E7CE;
--champagne-300: #E0D1B9;
--champagne-400: #CABBA5;
--champagne-500: #B3A690;
--champagne-600: #9D907B;
--champagne-700: #867A67;
--champagne-800: #6F6452;
--champagne-900: #594F3D;
--champagne-950: #423929;
}A shade-by-shade guide to champagne
The 50 to 950 scale above follows the same structure as Tailwind's built-in palettes, so each step has a natural job. The lightest steps, 50 (#FCF6ED) and 100 (#FAEFDE), are page and card backgrounds: they carry the champagne mood without competing with content. Steps 200 (#F7E7CE) and 300 (#E0D1B9) suit borders, dividers, hover states and selected rows.
The middle of the scale, 400 to 600, is where champagne is most recognizable, so use it for brand moments, illustrations and primary buttons. White text reaches the 4.5:1 body-text contrast minimum from step 800 upward, so use step 800 or darker when a button label needs to be white. Near-black text stays readable on steps 50 to 600.
The darkest steps, 800 (#6F6452) through 950 (#423929), make headings, body text and dark-mode surfaces that stay clearly related to champagne. Using step 900 or 950 for text instead of pure black is one of the simplest ways to make an interface feel designed rather than default.
Colors that go with champagne
How the champagne color combinations work
Complementary. Directly across the color wheel from champagne is #CEDEF7, which sits closest to periwinkle among common named colors. Complementary pairs create the strongest contrast of hue, so use the second color sparingly, for a single call to action or highlight, rather than in equal amounts.
Analogous. #F7D2CE and #F3F7CE sit 30 degrees either side of champagne. Analogous palettes feel calm and cohesive because the colors share undertones; they are ideal for illustrations, gradients and backgrounds where you want harmony more than contrast.
Triadic and split complementary. The triadic set (#CEF7E7 and #E7CEF7) is evenly spaced around the wheel and feels playful; the second color is closest to lavender. The split complementary set (#CEF3F7 and #D3CEF7) keeps much of the complementary contrast but is easier to balance, which makes it a good choice for data visualization and multi-category tags.
Monochromatic. The monochromatic set runs from #F9EEDC to #E3AB53. A single-hue palette is the safest way to build a calm, premium interface: rely on lightness for hierarchy, then add one neutral and one accent if you need emphasis.
Champagne compared with similar colors
pearl (#EAE0C8) is about as light and more muted, and leans further around the wheel toward yellow-orange. Choose pearl if you need more weight and contrast; choose champagne if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
beige (#F5F5DC) is about as light and more muted, and leans further around the wheel toward yellow-orange. Choose beige if you want a softer, airier version; choose champagne if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
cream (#FFFDD0) is about as light and more saturated, and leans further around the wheel toward yellow-orange. Choose cream if you want a softer, airier version; choose champagne if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
Champagne in a real interface
Swatches only tell half the story. Here champagne carries the primary action, with tints from its own scale for the surface and panels.
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Using champagne in UI: buttons, text, backgrounds and dark mode
- Buttons. White labels on champagne only reach 1.22:1, so use dark text (17.28:1 with black) or a deeper shade for the button.
- Text. Avoid champagne for body text on white; use step 800 or darker for links and headings that need to read as champagne.
- Backgrounds. Use steps 50 and 100 for large areas and keep the base color for smaller surfaces. Big blocks of a vivid very light color draw attention, so give them a reason, like a hero section or pricing highlight.
- Dark mode. Steps 900 and 950 make a dark surface tinted with champagne. On dark backgrounds the base color often needs a lighter step (300 or 400) to keep enough contrast for icons and borders, as required by WCAG non-text contrast.
- States. Shift one step darker for hover and two steps darker for pressed. Keep focus rings in a contrasting color so keyboard users can always see them.
Contrast and accessibility
AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text. AAA needs 7:1.
Color contrast is measured as a ratio from 1:1 (no contrast) to 21:1 (black on white). Champagne scores 1.22:1 against white (Fail) and 17.28:1 against black (AAA). The WCAG 2.1 contrast guideline asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, which is why the shade guide above recommends specific steps for text and labels.
Contrast is only half of accessibility. Around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have some form of color vision deficiency, so never use champagne alone to signal meaning such as success, error or selection. Pair it with an icon, a label or a change in weight.
What champagne means
Warm neutrals like beige, cream and ivory feel calm, soft and timeless. They are the quiet base that lets other colors carry the message.
Champagne is named after the sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. As a color it is a pale golden beige that suggests celebration and quiet luxury.
Off-white and cream backgrounds reduce glare compared with pure white. Keep text dark enough: light neutrals can make mid-grey text unreadable.
Where champagne works best
- Weddings and events
- Luxury hospitality
- Beauty packaging
- Premium backgrounds
How to style champagne
Champagne pairs with charcoal, navy, blush and deep green. It is a background or surface color; always use dark text on it. It makes an elegant alternative to white for weddings, hospitality and premium brands.
Build a UI with champagne
Inspo AI generates a full React + Tailwind screen using #F7E7CE as the brand color, grounded in real shipped designs.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Champagne · History and definition of champagne.
- WCAG 2.1: Contrast (Minimum) · The W3C rule behind the 4.5:1 and 3:1 thresholds used on this page.
- WCAG 2.1: Use of Color · Why color should never be the only way information is shown.
- MDN: CSS color values · Reference for hex, rgb() and hsl() syntax.
- Tailwind CSS: Customizing colors · How to add a custom color scale to your theme.
Similar colors
Questions people ask
What is the hex code for champagne?
The hex code for champagne used on this page is #F7E7CE. In RGB that is rgb(247, 231, 206), and in HSL it is hsl(37, 72%, 89%).
What colors go well with champagne?
Champagne pairs well with #E3C9A0, #FFFDF8, #4A3F35 (the Toast palette above). Its complementary color is #CEDEF7, and analogous colors are #F7D2CE and #F3F7CE.
Is champagne a warm or cool color?
Champagne is a warm color. Its hue sits at 37 degrees on the color wheel with 72% saturation.
Can I use champagne for text?
Champagne has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 against white and 17.28:1 against black. Body text needs at least 4.5:1, so it works as a background behind dark text, but not as text on white.
What does champagne mean?
Warm neutrals like beige, cream and ivory feel calm, soft and timeless. They are the quiet base that lets other colors carry the message. Champagne in particular is used for weddings and events and luxury hospitality.
How do I use champagne in Tailwind CSS?
Use an arbitrary value like bg-[#F7E7CE] for a one-off, or add the 50-950 scale from this page to theme.extend.colors in tailwind.config.js and use classes like bg-champagne-500 and text-champagne-900.
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