Sienna
Also known as: Spicy Cinnamon, Wine Barrel, Brandy Bear, Mahogany Finish
Sienna is a rich, lively orange that reads as warm and inviting. It shines in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Sienna maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.20:1, passes WCAG AA).
Sienna color codes
- HEX
- #A9561E
- RGB
- rgb(169, 86, 30)
- RGBA
- rgba(169, 86, 30, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 70%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 82%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 49%, 82%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(46.4 32.1 46.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.5% 0.127 50.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 4.8
- RAL 8023 — Orange brown#A65E2F · ΔE 3.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Sienna works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Sienna
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sienna by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.20:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.04:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Sienna background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Sienna
Sienna with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sienna
Sienna triad
Similar colors
- Brandy Bear#AA5412 · ΔE 1.6
- Autumnal#AD5928 · ΔE 2.0
- Garfield#A75429 · ΔE 3.1
- Panela#9B5227 · ΔE 3.9
- Bloodhound#BB5511 · ΔE 4.0
- Indochine#9C5B34 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sienna is closest to Bleu Ciel.
Sienna FAQs
What color is Sienna?
Sienna is a dark orange with the hex code #A9561E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 70% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sienna?
The hex code for Sienna is #A9561E. In RGB it's rgb(169, 86, 30), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 49%, 82%, 34%).
What colors go well with Sienna?
Sienna pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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