What is the HEX code for Brown and White mixed?

When Brown (#8B4513) and White (#FFFFFF) are mixed equally, the result is Beige / Tan with HEX code #CC9E83.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Brown and White mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Brown and White is 162 C (ΔE 10.5). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Brown and White Make?

Q: What Color Does Brown and White Make?

Mixing Brown and White produces Beige / Tan. The resulting color has a HEX code of #CC9E83 and RGB values of rgb(204, 158, 131).

Brown#8B4513

White#FFFFFF

#CC9E83

Beige / Tan

#CC9E83

Beige / Tan

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HEX#CC9E83

RGBrgb(204, 158, 131)

HSLhsl(22°, 42%, 66%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 23%, 36%, 20%)

CIELABLab(68.7, 13.4, 20.7)

Pantone™ Approximations

162 CApproximate (ΔE 10.5)

163 CApproximate (ΔE 10.9)

157 CApproximate (ΔE 12.8)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 3012Beige redApproximate (ΔE 6.9)

RAL 1002Sand yellowApproximate (ΔE 13.4)

RAL 1034Pastel yellowFar (ΔE 15.2)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Brown and white mixed together produce beige, tan, and warm off-white tones — the most universally used neutrals in design. Beige has a warmth that cool whites lack, and it pairs harmoniously with virtually any accent color. From Scandinavian minimalism to Mediterranean interiors, beige and tan form the backbone of enduring design languages.

Usage Tips

In painting, brown-white mixes create essential skin tones and warm highlights for portraits and figurative work. Interior designers build entire palettes around beige, pairing it with natural textures like wood, linen, and stone. In graphic design, warm tan backgrounds signal approachability and organic quality — effective for artisan, food, and lifestyle brands. Pair beige with terracotta, sage green, or dusty blue for sophisticated neutral palettes.

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