Beige: The Color of Adaptability

Beige is a multi-faceted color. It is flexible, conservative, reliable, relaxing and neutral. It represents many other things with the meanings taking place based on colors that beige is fused with.

When used incorrectly, beige could turn out to be dull and boring which is why you have to know how to work around this wonderfully flexible color.

Beige is often undervalued and even overused. This is a color that rarely gets all the attention as it frames other design elements.

Beige need not be boring. It only becomes such as a lot of homeowners default to this hue without fully understanding its potential. You need to value its this hue according to its tone and worth. Give it thought before jumping to use it in your habitat.

Beige is subtle yet it can also be exciting depending on the play of light and architecture upon which it is used. Yellow beiges look wonderful when paired with turquoise, teal, yellows and blues. Vivid red looks more, well, vivid and elegant when it sits right next to warm beige. Pink and beige will always be lovely no matter what undertone you use.

Beige Layers

You could also layer beige to create a more calming look. If you are able to achieve this, then it would feel like you’re walking into a room made deliciously with cashmere. Every single beige tone (light to dark) work well with white trim. Traditionalists would never fail with this combo.

Beige is also literally in every traditional space. Wide open spaces that are in boho, eclectic or modern homes also use splashes of this color.

Beige on Walls

Nice, cool beige inside a huge room will add warmth while remaining modern. The lighter shades of beige are a great alternative to stark white in many modern spaces.

If you’re thinking of the best backdrop in an eclectic home, then use beige walls. It is warmer than the usual white and it will never compete with other colors, even the furnishings.

Just Like Beige

If beige is a little too warm for you, then you can also use ivory which is its calmer and a more neutral version. Ivory is the perfect color for that understated elegance. It is also the traditional 14^th wedding anniversary present while the deeper and more classic color of pearl is the traditional 20^th wedding anniversary present.

Opal or pearl, both interesting shades of ivory, are also considered precious gems. The tusks of elephants are highly valued across many cultures. They are also widely used in creating décor, jewelry and furnishings.

Other Tints and Shades

Here are additional terms that represent varying shades, values and tints of beige:  biscuit, tan, buff, oatmeal, camel, ecru, cream, and mushroom. Other terms include pearl, off-white, milk white or opaline.

Winning Beige Combinations

Beige is the best hue partner for every color that you can think of. But there are certain colors that become magical as they fuse with this base color, making your living areas come to life.

Beige and blue is the perfect balance. Find light beige furniture pieces and have them framed by the blue walls. Accents like pillows and rugs could also be in blue.

Experimenting with blue means you are ready to be dynamic. It is also a sophisticated and classy combination that would certainly impress each guest.

Beige with turquoise, cream or lilac is the ultimate shabby chic solution. This is a fusion that evokes romantic and gentle feelings. The warmest that you can go with this combo is to use purple, olive or chocolate tones.

Beige is also modern if you make it the accent color of details in your home. Beige may appear simple to the naked eye but it has wonderful benefits to give to those who are willing to explore it.

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