Champagne
HEX: #F7E7CE | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#F7E7CE
247, 231, 206
36°, 16% ,96%
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).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #F7E7CE from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#ECECCE
#E9E9CE
#FAE4E4
#E9E9E9
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}