Champagne

HEX: #F7E7CE | Modern Palette

On White
1.22:1
FAIL
On Black
17.28:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F7E7CE
RGB
247, 231, 206
HSL
36°, 16% ,96%
CMYK
0, 6.48, 16.6, 3.14

About Champagne

Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a color with RGB(247, 231, 206) and HSL(36.59°, 16.6%, 96.86%). In design, it fits Pastel, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #CEDEF7, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #CEF7E7 and #E7CEF7. The name comes from Champagne (French).

  • HEX: #F7E7CE
  • RGB: 247, 231, 206
  • HSL: 36.59°, 16.6%, 96.86%
  • Style: Pastel, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Background, Print
  • Complementary color: #CEDEF7
  • Triadic colors: #CEF7E7, #E7CEF7
  • The name comes from Champagne (French).

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Color Palettes

Champagne #F7E7CE is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Champagne #F7E7CE pairs with #CEDEF7 as its complementary color, and #CEF7E7 and #E7CEF7 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Champagne #F7E7CE moves from dark #160F04 tones through the base color to lighter #FBF4E9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Pastel Warm
Use case
Text Background Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #ECECCE
Protanopia #E9E9CE
Tritanopia #FAE4E4
Achromatopsia #E9E9E9

Frequently Asked Questions

Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a color with RGB(247, 231, 206) and HSL(36.59°, 16.6%, 96.86%).

#F7E7CE pairs strongly with #CEDEF7 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F7E7CE is suitable for Text, Background, Print and works well with Pastel, Warm styles.

The name Champagne is linked to Champagne from French, meaning Open country, fields.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Champagne
Meaning Open country, fields
Language French
First Recorded Use Medieval

History

The word 'Champagne' derives from the Latin 'campania', meaning 'open country' or 'plain'. This describes the geography of the Champagne region in northeastern France. While still wines were produced in the region for centuries, the development of sparkling wine, as we know it, is often attributed to innovations in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, with figures like Dom Pérignon playing a significant role (though the 'invention' is more complex and gradual). The name 'Champagne' for the sparkling wine became synonymous with the region of its origin and its specific production methods.

First Recorded Use

The region of Champagne has been known by this name since at least the 9th century. The sparkling wine, however, gained prominence much later.

Cultural Associations

Champagne is globally recognized as a symbol of luxury, celebration, and special occasions. Its association with toasts, New Year's Eve, weddings, and victories is deeply ingrained in Western culture. The term 'Champagne' is legally protected, meaning only sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, under strict appellation rules (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée - AOC), can bear the name. This protection has led to numerous legal battles over the use of the term worldwide. It is also a significant part of French national identity and culinary heritage.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F7E7CE;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F7E7CE;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F7E7CE;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F7E7CE,
        #F6F7F8
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F7E7CE,
        #F6F7F8
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$champagne: #F7E7CE;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$champagne-r: 247;
$champagne-g: 231;
$champagne-b: 206;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $champagne;
    color: rgba($champagne-r, $champagne-g, $champagne-b, 0.8);
}