Sienna — #A0522D HEX Color

#A0522Drgb(160, 82, 45)

About Sienna

Sienna (#A0522D) is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone with a hue of 19°, saturation of 56% and lightness of 40%. It works well for accents and energetic palettes and conveys a vibrant feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 5.62:1, while on black it reaches 3.74:1 — so prefer white text when using #A0522D as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#A0522D

RGBrgb(160, 82, 45)

HSLhsl(19°, 56%, 40%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 49%, 72%, 37%)

CIELABLab(43.8, 29.3, 35.6)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

5.62:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

3.74:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #A0522D as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #A0522D;

color: #A0522D;

border: 2px solid #A0522D;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A0522D, #2d7ba0);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #a0522d;
  --color-primary-rgb: 160, 82, 45;
  --color-primary-hsl: 19, 56%, 40%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #A0522D?

Color #A0522D is commonly known as Sienna. It is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone.

Is #A0522D a warm or cool color?

Sienna (#A0522D) is a warm color. With a hue of 19°, it falls in the orange family.

What colors go well with #A0522D?

Colors that pair well with Sienna (#A0522D) include its complementary color (#2D7BA0), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous orange tones for harmonious palettes.