Sienna is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #A0522D, which equals rgb(160, 82, 45) in RGB and hsl(19, 56%, 40%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M49 Y72 K37, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A0522D - RGB
160, 82, 45 - HSL
19°, 56%, 40% - CMYK
0, 49, 72, 37 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Sienna
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.62:1. Its complementary color is #2D7B9F.
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Sienna color codes
| HEX | #A0522D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 82, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(19, 56%, 40%) |
| HSV | 19°, 72%, 63% |
| CMYK | 0%, 49%, 72%, 37% |
| Decimal | 10506797 |
Shades and tints of Sienna
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFE2DC - 100
#DFC5B9 - 200
#D0A996 - 300
#C08C73 - 400
#B06F50 - 500
#A0522D - 600
#854426 - 700
#6B371E - 800
#502917 - 900
#351B0F - 950
#1B0E08
Color harmonies for Sienna
- Complementary
#2D7B9F≈ Medium Dark Soft Azure - Analogous −30°
#9F2D42≈ Medium Dark Soft Crimson - Analogous +30°
#9F8A2D≈ Medium Dark Soft Amber - Triadic +120°
#2D9F51≈ Medium Dark Soft Jade - Triadic +240°
#512D9F≈ Medium Dark Soft Iris - Split 150°
#2D9F8A≈ Medium Dark Soft Aquamarine - Split 210°
#2D429F≈ Medium Dark Soft Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Sienna
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Sienna | Aa | 5.62:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Sienna | Aa | 3.74:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Sienna
background-color: #A0522D;color: #A0522D;background-color: rgb(160, 82, 45);background-color: hsl(19, 56%, 40%);:root { --color-sienna: #A0522D; }class="bg-[#A0522D]"Colors similar to Sienna
- Medium Dark Soft Cinnabar
#AB512B - Medium Dark Soft Persimmon
#AB5E2B - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140 - Chestnut
#954535 - Medium Dark Muted Cinnabar
#965A40 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Deep Soft Orange
#8B5723 - Deep Soft Persimmon
#8B4C23 - Deep Bright Orange
#9C5711 - Deep Bright Persimmon
#9C4911 - Medium Dark Muted Persimmon
#966340
More brown shades
- Tan
#D2B48C - Peru
#CD853F - Chocolate
#D2691E - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Dark Goldenrod
#B8860B - Taupe
#483C32 - Rust
#B7410E - Ecru
#C2B280 - Mahogany
#C04000 - Camel
#C19A6B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Sienna?
The HEX code for Sienna is #A0522D.
What is the RGB value of Sienna?
Sienna has an RGB value of 160, 82, 45 (rgb(160, 82, 45)). In HSL it is 19°, 56%, 40%.
What text color should I use on Sienna?
Use white text on Sienna. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.62:1 and black text has 3.74:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Sienna?
The complementary color of Sienna is #2D7B9F. Analogous colors #9F2D42 and #9F8A2D also pair well.