1
: cloth made of natural undyed wool
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a
: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown
b
: a pale to grayish yellow
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: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige
a beige skirt
2
: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2
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Adjective
some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The interior is a prime example of quiet luxury, with an understated palette of browns and beiges, clean lines, and minimalist furnishings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Available in Troutdale Green, a subtle fish design is sewn into the quilt’s pattern on one side; on the other is a light brown and beige plaid pattern that compliments that color pattern and gives the set more of a fall vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Add these Monday moose throw pillows to your bed or sofa with an array of fall hues from deep brown to light beige for an easy decor hack.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The interior is a prime example of quiet luxury, with an understated palette of browns and beiges, clean lines, and minimalist furnishings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The venue itself leaned fully into the brand’s aesthetic—earthy beige and brown tones, cozy textures, and even floral arrangements tucked into vessels made from the latest UGG collection.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Available in Troutdale Green, a subtle fish design is sewn into the quilt’s pattern on one side; on the other is a light brown and beige plaid pattern that compliments that color pattern and gives the set more of a fall vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beige. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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