The Average Color of the Universe . ... This whimsical question came up when trying to determine what stars are commonplace in nearby galaxies. The answer, depicted above , is a conditionally perceived shade of beige . ... The resulting cosmic spectrum has some emission in all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum , but a single perceived composite color. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ... A service of: LHEA at NASA / GSFC . ...