Sienna
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Sienna is a grounded, warm earth tone with muted orange undertones. It evokes a vintage, artisan feel perfect for rustic branding or packaging designs. While it works well as a supporting accent, it can appear muddy in large background areas. Use white text for optimal readability, as the contrast ratio is solid. The hex code for sienna is #a0522d.
Questions about Sienna
What is the hex code for Sienna?
Sienna is #a0522d. In RGB that is rgb(160, 82, 45), in HSL hsl(19, 56%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 72%, 37%.
What colors pair best with Sienna #a0522d?
Sienna #a0522d shines when balanced against cooler, muted tones to prevent the palette from becoming too heavy or muddy. Pairing it with sage or soft teals creates a sophisticated, nature-inspired contrast, while cream or off-white provides a clean, readable backdrop for text.
Is Sienna #a0522d suitable for large background areas?
Using #a0522d as a primary background often feels overwhelming and visually heavy because of its high saturation and warmth. It is much more effective as a bold accent or highlight color, allowing the surrounding white space to maintain clarity and design balance.
Is Sienna readable on white or black?
Sienna has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.