#A9561E Hex Color
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Sienna is a warm, earthy tone that blends muted orange with distinct brown undertones. Because it sits comfortably between raw pigment and organic warmth, #a9561e works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance its intensity. With a contrast ratio of 5.2:1, white text remains highly legible against this hex code.
About Sienna
Baked clay, still warm from the kiln
What does sienna mean?
People often tie it to autumn fields, worn leather, fired pottery, and wood smoke drifting from a chimney. Its muted, mid-dark body keeps the warmth of orange but strips the shout, landing settled and unhurried.
Where you see sienna
- terracotta pots
- russet potatoes
- leather satchels
- dried oak leaves
- adobe walls
- cinnamon sticks
What it works for
Use it for rustic packaging, seasonal menus, earthy interiors, or anywhere a softened orange beats a bright one.
What colors go with sienna?
Sage Green #9caf88The muted gray-green cools sienna's heat without fighting its dusty character.Cream #fffdd0A soft off-white lifts the brown tones and keeps the whole palette airy.Dusty Rose #b56f76The faded pink shares sienna's low saturation and leans the mix gently warm.Dark Teal #014d4eThe deep blue-green sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors read richer.
Questions about Sienna
What is the hex code for Sienna?
Sienna is #a9561e. In RGB that is rgb(169, 86, 30), in HSL hsl(24, 70%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 82%, 34%.
Is Sienna readable on white or black?
Sienna has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.