Beige
I'm a muted, but close relative of brown and white. Depending on my lightness and hue, I can lean towards either. Generally, I'm associated with very neutral palettes in fashion and architecture.
I can be loved or hated for opposite reasons. Minimalists tend to like me because I'm subtle, soft, and work very well as a background color for many other colors. Next to white, I'm the best canvas for brighter colors to pop. On the other hand, people who like expressing themselves through bright and bold colors find me drab and boring.
Where You Can Find Me
Although I can be associated with the human body because some depict me as "nude" or "flesh-toned," I only represent a small population of the earth. In nature, I'm found in the lightest shades of tree trunks. Like brown, I'm also used in furniture and architecture for my natural, woodsy feel.
People either love or hate wearing me. I'm one of the biggest trends in minimalist fashion, and I'm often found in shoes and accessories. People like me for my subtlety; they can wear me without worrying about whether they'll be too "noticeable."
Shades of Beige
Image courtesy of Ingrid Sundberg
Testimonies About Me
"I like that it's basic, neutral, and versatile—can match with anything."
"It's calming and minimalistic. It feels like a 'mature' color. A person wearing beige strikes me as calm, reserved, and logical."
"Suburban beige is my least favorite color. There are many interesting colors in the world."
"It's drab and doesn't seem to go with anything."
"Maybe it matches too much with my skin. It feels drab. It''s considered a "natural" color for light bodies and that's uninteresting. It's like you're without clothes."