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Color: Sienna

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Category: brown
Color Source: web
Luminance: 13.7%
Color Formats

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HEX
#A0522D
RGB
160, 82, 45
HSL
19, 56, 40
HSV
19, 72, 63
CMYK
0, 49, 72, 37
LAB
44, 29, 36
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Sienna for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Sienna on White
5.62:1
Sienna on Black
3.74:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with white text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #FFFFFF text for optimal readability on Sienna backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Sienna Color

The Sienna color (#A0522D) is a brown color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Sienna, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Sienna has the hexadecimal code #A0522D and RGB values of 160, 82, 45. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 19°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 40%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Sienna.

Associated Emotions

Warmth, comfort, nature, stability, reliability

Symbolism & Meaning

Earth, nature, stability, tradition, warmth

Marketing & Branding

Organic products, traditional brands, comfort products, natural materials

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Sienna in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Sienna.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

56%

Brightness Index

102/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Sienna.

CSS Examples

background-color: #A0522D;
color: #A0522D;
border: 2px solid #A0522D;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #A0522D33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #A0522D, #d38560);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Sienna in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Sienna as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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