Sienna color values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Hex | #A0522D |
| RGB | rgb(160, 82, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(19, 56%, 40%) |
| HSV | 19, 72%, 63% |
| CMYK (simple conversion) | 0%, 49%, 72%, 37% |
| Decimal | 10506797 |
CMYK is calculated with the standard formula from the RGB values. Printed colors depend on the ink and paper, so treat it as a starting point.
About Sienna
An earthy reddish brown that mimics natural clay pigments used in painting. It grounds digital designs with a rustic, historical feel suitable for artisan or heritage brands. Architects and interior designers also favor this tone for warm, natural palettes. It is one of the 148 CSS named colors.
Shades and tints of Sienna
Tints mix Sienna with white and shades mix it with black. Each step changes the color by 10 percentage points.
| Step | Tint (towards white) | Shade (towards black) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | #AA6342 | #904A29 |
| 20% | #B37557 | #804224 |
| 30% | #BD866C | #70391F |
| 40% | #C69781 | #60311B |
| 50% | #D0A996 | #502917 |
Color harmony for Sienna
These colors keep the same saturation and lightness as Sienna and rotate the hue around the color wheel.
| Scheme | Colors |
|---|---|
| Complementary | #2D7BA0 |
| Analogous | #A02D42 #A08B2D |
| Triadic | #2DA052 #522DA0 |
| Split complementary | #2DA08C #2D41A0 |
Contrast and accessibility
Contrast between #A0522D and white is 5.62:1 (passes AA). Against black it is 3.74:1 (large text only). For text on a Sienna background, white text is the more readable choice.
Use Sienna in CSS
.element {
color: sienna;
background-color: #A0522D;
border-color: rgb(160 82 45);
outline-color: hsl(19 56% 40%);
}All four lines produce exactly the same color. The keyword sienna is one of the CSS named colors, so it works in every browser without a color function.
Similar named colors
FAQ
What is the hex code for Sienna?
The hex code for Sienna is #A0522D. As a CSS color keyword you can also write sienna.
What is Sienna in RGB?
Sienna is rgb(160, 82, 45): red 160, green 82, blue 45 on the 0 to 255 scale.
What color is closest to Sienna?
Of the CSS named colors, saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest match to Sienna, followed by brown and firebrick.
More colors
- Sea Green: previous page
- Silver: next page
- CSS named colors: the full list