LEGO refers to the color commonly called "beige" by fans as "Brick Yellow" or more commonly, simply "Tan". It is a very common, current color in the LEGO palette and is widely used for architectural models and natural landscapes.
Color Details
Official LEGO Name: Brick Yellow
Common Fan Name: Tan
Color ID: 5
Introduction Year: 1982 (first seen in sets, widely available in the 90s)
Status: Current and widely available in a large variety of parts and sizes.
Usage in Sets
Tan is one of the most popular and sought-after colors for builders because of its natural, neutral appearance. It is extensively used in many themes, particularly for:
Architecture and Modular Buildings: It is a staple color for creating realistic-looking walls and facades. Sets like the Grand Emporium utilized a significant amount of tan bricks.
Star Wars: Sets from desert planets like Tatooine, including scenes from the Mos Eisley Cantina or landspeeders, use tan extensively for the sand and buildings.
Ninjago and Harry Potter: Various temple builds in Ninjago and the many castle and building sets in Harry Potter utilize tan to achieve a historic stone look.
LEGO Ideas and Icons: Large-scale, detailed sets often feature tan bricks, such as the LEGO Ideas Home Alone house or various botanical collection elements.
Availability for Purchase
You can easily purchase tan bricks to expand your collection or for your own custom models (MOCs).
Official LEGO Sources:
Pick a Brick: The official LEGO online store's service to buy individual parts often stocks a wide array of elements in the tan color. Classic Sets: Many current LEGO Classic sets, which are designed for free building, include assortments with a good number of tan bricks.
Third-Party Marketplaces:
Websites like BrickLink and BrickOwl are extensive marketplaces where you can find individual tan bricks of almost any shape and size from independent sellers.
Online retailers like Amazon also sell bulk assortments of tan bricks and plates.