beige
UK: beɪʒ | US: beɪʒ
n. a pale sandy yellowish-brown color
adj. of a pale sandy yellowish-brown color
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The word "beige" originates from the French term for the natural color of undyed wool, derived from Old French bege. Its roots trace back to the Latin bombaceus ("cotton-colored"), influenced by Italian bigio ("gray"). The modern sense emerged in 19th-century French fashion to describe neutral, earthy tones. As a loanword adopted directly into English, it retains its original spelling and monosyllabic structure without separable morphemes.
She painted her bedroom walls in a soft beige tone.
The beige carpet matched the minimalist decor perfectly.
His beige overcoat looked elegant against the autumn foliage.
The artist mixed white and brown to create a custom beige shade.
Beige is often chosen for interiors because of its versatility.