Burnt Sienna
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Burnt Sienna is a rich, saturated red that leans heavily into earthy, darkened tones. Because of its intensity, #a93400 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites to soften its aggressive edge. This hex code provides excellent contrast for accessibility, ensuring white text remains readable against its deep surface.
Questions about Burnt Sienna
What is the hex code for Burnt Sienna?
Burnt Sienna is #a93400. In RGB that is rgb(169, 52, 0), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 100%, 34%.
What colors pair well with Burnt Sienna #a93400?
Burnt Sienna #a93400 pairs naturally with muted tones to balance its intensity. Try using it alongside a soft sage green or a creamy off-white to soften the aggressive edge while maintaining a sophisticated, earthy color palette.
Is Burnt Sienna readable on white or black?
Burnt Sienna has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.