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Champagne vs Greige: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Champagne and Greige is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Champagne is lighter and Champagne is more saturated. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Greige (#B2A591) sits at 36°, 18%, 63%.

Champagne#F7E7CE
Greige#B2A591
#F7E7CEBlended: #D5C6B0#B2A591

Champagne vs Greige: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Champagne Greige
BrightnessVery light (L=89%) — pale, delicate, gentleLight (L=63%) — airy, soft, approachable
SaturationVivid (S=72%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingMuted (S=18%) — subdued, sophisticated
Hue familyOrangeOrange
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#F7E7CE#B2A591
RGB247, 231, 206178, 165, 145

Can you use Champagne and Greige together?

Greige text on Champagne
Champagne text on Greige
Contrast Ratio:1.99:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Champagne and Greige Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Champagne is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Champagne looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Champagne vs Greige in Design

Use Champagne for:
●Call-to-action buttons
●Autumn and harvest themes
●Food, citrus, warmth branding
●Youthful energetic campaigns
●Friendly notification badges
Use Greige for:
●Call-to-action buttons
●Autumn and harvest themes
●Food, citrus, warmth branding
●Youthful energetic campaigns
●Friendly notification badges

Champagne and Greige Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Champagne#F7E7CE

Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a very light, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Greige#B2A591

Greige (#B2A591) is a light, muted orange with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and subdued, sophisticated.

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Champagne and Greige WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Champagne text on white
1.22:1Fail
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Champagne text on black
17.28:1AAA
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Greige text on white
2.42:1Fail
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Greige text on black
8.68:1AAA
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Champagne text on Greige
1.99:1Fail
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Greige text on Champagne
1.99:1Fail

Explore Champagne and Greige individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Champagne color page#F7E7CE · shades, tints, pairingsGreige color page#B2A591 · shades, tints, pairings

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Champagne vs Greige FAQ

What is the difference between champagne and greige?+
The main difference between Champagne and Greige is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Champagne is lighter and Champagne is more saturated. Champagne (#F7E7CE) has an HSL of 37°, 72%, 89%, whereas Greige (#B2A591) sits at 36°, 18%, 63%.
Is champagne darker than greige?+
No. Greige is the darker of the two at 63% lightness, while Champagne sits higher at 89%.
Are champagne and greige the same color?+
No. Champagne is #F7E7CE and Greige is #B2A591. They differ by 1° in hue, 26% in lightness, and 54% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, champagne or greige?+
Champagne is more saturated. In HSL, Champagne has 72% saturation and Greige has 18% — Champagne is the more vivid of the two, while Greige reads as more muted.
Is champagne warm or cool?+
Champagne (#F7E7CE) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is greige warm or cool?+
Greige (#B2A591) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 36° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use champagne and greige together?+
Yes. Both champagne and greige are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use greige as the dominant color and champagne as the accent or highlight.
What color family does champagne belong to?+
Champagne belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 72%, 89% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for champagne?+
The hex code for Champagne is #F7E7CE. In RGB, that's rgb(247, 231, 206), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 72%, 89%).
What is the hex code for greige?+
The hex code for Greige is #B2A591. In RGB, that's rgb(178, 165, 145), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 18%, 63%).