Sienna
Sienna is a medium, rich color from the brown family. Hex code #A0522D.
Color codes
- CSS name
sienna - HEX
#A0522D - RGB
rgb(160 82 45) - HSL
hsl(19 56% 40%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(19, 72%, 63%) - OKLCH
oklch(52.6% 0.115 44.6) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 72%, 37%)
White text
5.61:1 · passes WCAG AA
Black text
3.73:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Sienna in CSS and design
Sienna is a medium, rich color from the brown family. Sienna is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: sienna;
color: #A0522D;
color: rgb(160 82 45);
color: hsl(19 56% 40%);For text on sienna, white reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for sienna?
#A0522D. In CSS you can also use the keyword sienna, which works in every browser.
What is sienna in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(160 82 45), in HSL hsl(19 56% 40%). For print, cmyk(0%, 49%, 72%, 37%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on sienna?
White text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.61:1 and passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.73:1.
Which colors go with sienna?
Its complementary color is #167693, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #A24B56 and #8E6114. The palette generator builds more combinations.