Champagne Color: HEX Code, RGB and Meaning
Champagne is a pale, warm golden beige, light enough to feel airy and rich enough to feel celebratory.
HEX is one common value Last updated:
#E9D2ACrgb(233, 210, 172)hsl(37, 58%, 79%)cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 9%)Color definitions vary by source. The HEX above is one common value for "champagne" from the open color-name-list dataset, not an official standard. CMYK is a simple conversion; printed results depend on ink and paper.
What champagne means
Champagne sits in the gap between neutral and metallic. It is soft enough to use as a base color, yet it has enough gold in it to feel special. That is why it is closely tied to celebration, weddings and quiet luxury.
Psychologically it tends to read as optimistic but restrained: a warm color that is never loud. It brings glow to a space without the shine of real gold.
Tints and shades of champagne
Lighter tints are made by mixing with white and darker shades by mixing with black. Click a swatch to copy its HEX.
Champagne color palettes
Complementary
Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel: the strongest contrast.
Analogous
Three neighbors on the wheel: a smooth, low-contrast scheme.
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced around the wheel: lively but balanced.
Colors that go with champagne
- Navy Blue (#000080): A sharp, traditional contrast.
- Plum (#66386A): A rich jewel tone for evening schemes.
- Sage (#87AE73): A calm, natural companion.
- Blush (#F29E8E): A soft romantic combination.
Similar named colors
Where champagne is used
- Fashion. Champagne is a favorite for bridal and evening dress, satin, silk slips and shoes, where it flatters many skin tones and photographs softly. It is a gentle alternative to white or ivory.
- Interiors. On walls it gives a warm light neutral that bounces daylight well. In metallic finishes, champagne bronze and champagne gold hardware sit between brass and nickel.
- Branding. Beauty, jewelry, wedding and hospitality brands use it to suggest refinement and warmth. It is a safe choice for packaging that should feel premium but not flashy.
Champagne vs gold
Gold is saturated and bright; champagne is pale and soft. If you imagine gold diluted with a lot of cream or white, you land around champagne.
On a screen, gold is usually a strong yellow, while champagne is closer to a light tan. In metals, gold looks bold and reflective, whereas champagne finishes look muted and slightly pinkish or beige.
Frequently asked questions
What color is champagne?
Champagne is a pale golden beige, somewhere between cream, tan and light gold.
Is champagne a warm or cool color?
Warm. It leans toward yellow and gold rather than gray or pink.
What is the HEX code for champagne?
In the dataset used here it is shown above. Other sources use slightly different values, since champagne has no single official definition.
What goes well with champagne?
Deep blues, plums and soft greens give contrast, while ivory and blush keep things delicate.