What color is Nude?
Nude is a pale, warm beige with soft peachy-pink undertones, hex #F7D9BC, close to the color of unbleached linen. It is lighter than sand but has more warmth than plain ivory.
What is the meaning of the color Nude?
English fashion use of nude as a color term became common in the early 20th century, tied to the rise of hosiery and foundation garments marketed to match light skin tones. The term spread as brands like Maidenform and Hanes used it to label products intended to be invisible against fair skin, a practice that drew criticism from the 1990s onward for excluding darker complexions. In 2019, Fenty Beauty helped shift industry language by expanding so-called nude product ranges to cover a broader spectrum of skin tones, giving the term a more contested and visible place in the beauty market.
What colors go with Nude?
Colors that pair well with Nude include:
White: clean, airy softness
Terracotta: warm earthy contrast
Navy: sharp, grounding depth
Dusty Rose: gentle tonal harmony
Olive Green: muted natural balance
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F7D9BC |
color: #F7D9BC;
|
| RGB | 247, 217, 188 |
color: rgb(247, 217, 188);
|
| RGB Percentage | 97%, 85%, 74% |
color: rgb(97%, 85%, 74%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 12%, 24%, 3% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 29°, 79%, 85% |
color: hsl(29, 79%, 85%);
|
| HSV | 29°, 24%, 97% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 68, 6, 10 |
color: lab(68% 6 10);
|
| Decimal | 16243132 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.nude {
color: #F7D9BC;
}
$nude: #F7D9BC;
rgb(247, 217, 188)