What color is Sienna?
Sienna is a dark brownish-red with warm, earthy undertones, hex #882D17, close to the color of fired terracotta clay. The tone leans more toward brown than pure red, giving it a muted, dusty quality.
What is the meaning of the color Sienna?
Named after the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy, this color was historically associated with the natural iron-oxide pigment mined from the region’s soil. Artists in Renaissance Europe used raw and burnt sienna pigments extensively, with burnt sienna produced by roasting the raw earth to deepen its reddish tone. The pigment was a staple of oil and fresco painting by the 15th century, used by painters including those trained in the Sienese school. The color was first recorded as an English color name in 1760, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
What colors go with Sienna?
Colors that pair well with Sienna include:
Cream: soft, warm contrast
Forest Green: rich earthy balance
Navy Blue: cool, grounding depth
Gold: warm tonal harmony
Charcoal: strong, neutral anchor
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #882D17 |
color: #882D17;
|
| RGB | 136, 45, 23 |
color: rgb(136, 45, 23);
|
| RGB Percentage | 53%, 18%, 9% |
color: rgb(53%, 18%, 9%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 67%, 83%, 47% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 12°, 71%, 31% |
color: hsl(12, 71%, 31%);
|
| HSV | 12°, 83%, 53% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 25, 18, 7 |
color: lab(25% 18 7);
|
| Decimal | 8924439 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.sienna {
color: #882D17;
}
$sienna: #882D17;
rgb(136, 45, 23)