Sienna

HEX: #882D17 | Modern Palette

On White
8.63:1
PASS
On Black
2.43:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#882D17
RGB
136, 45, 23
HSL
11°, 83% ,53%
CMYK
0, 66.91, 83.09, 46.67

About Sienna

Sienna (#882D17) is a color with RGB(136, 45, 23) and HSL(11.68°, 83.09%, 53.33%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #177288, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #17882D and #2D1788. The name comes from Siena (Italian).

  • HEX: #882D17
  • RGB: 136, 45, 23
  • HSL: 11.68°, 83.09%, 53.33%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #177288
  • Triadic colors: #17882D, #2D1788
  • The name comes from Siena (Italian).

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Color Palettes

Sienna #882D17 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Sienna #882D17 pairs with #177288 as its complementary color, and #17882D and #2D1788 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Sienna #882D17 moves from dark #160704 tones through the base color to lighter #FBEDE9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #55550C
Protanopia #3F3F19
Tritanopia #892B2B
Achromatopsia #4C4C4C

Frequently Asked Questions

Sienna (#882D17) is a color with RGB(136, 45, 23) and HSL(11.68°, 83.09%, 53.33%).

#882D17 pairs strongly with #177288 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#882D17 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#882D17 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Sienna is linked to Siena from Italian, meaning From Siena (a city in Tuscany, Italy).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Siena
Meaning From Siena (a city in Tuscany, Italy)
Language Italian
First Recorded Use Medieval

History

The name 'Sienna' primarily refers to the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. The city itself has Etruscan and Roman origins. The color 'sienna' (specifically 'raw sienna' and 'burnt sienna') is an earth pigment that has been used since antiquity. It is named after Siena because the pigment was historically mined near the city. As a given name, 'Sienna' is a relatively modern adoption, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, likely influenced by the color and the pleasant sound of the name.

First Recorded Use

As a place name and later as a color name (referring to the pigment 'terra di Siena')

Cultural Associations

Siena is famous for its medieval architecture, the Palio horse race, and its rich artistic heritage. The color sienna is widely used in art and design, known for its warm, earthy tones. The name 'Sienna' evokes images of Italian landscapes, art, and history.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #882D17;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #882D17;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #882D17;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #882D17,
        #25C4EB
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #882D17,
        #25C4EB
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$sienna: #882D17;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$sienna-r: 136;
$sienna-g: 45;
$sienna-b: 23;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $sienna;
    color: rgba($sienna-r, $sienna-g, $sienna-b, 0.8);
}