But once she posted the updated toy — dark green with brown ornaments — commenters quickly called her out on a “beige mom” activity ... may blend in with aesthetics, especially if ...

In Santiago’s video, she drags a bright green turtle-shaped sandbox into her backyard and spray pants the shell a tan color, then covers the legs in a chocolate brown, filling it with sand and toys.

Like many other social media trends, the “sad beige moms” mainly puts a spotlight on the white parents that are following the aesthetic. “Beigeification is exclusive by design. In both ...