What color is #97522D?

#97522D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(151, 82, 45), and in HSL hsl(21, 54%, 38%).

Is #97522D accessible as text?

On white, #97522D has a contrast ratio of 5.90:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.56:1 (fails). For text placed on #97522D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97522D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-800 (#894B00).

What colors go well with #97522D?

#97522D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D7195. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97522D below.

Is #97522D good for buttons?

#97522D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #97522D — black text only reaches 3.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97522D the same as CSS sienna?

No — #97522D is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#97522D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97522D

Not just a swatch — here's how #97522D works with other colors. Named schemes with #97522D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97522D Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Sienna as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97522D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 Secondary #3B3833

Sienna anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97522D Secondary #7A4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

Sienna plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #97522D Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2034 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

Sienna sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #97522D Secondary #A48A7D Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Sienna is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Sienna carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #97522D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 81/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 49/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 86/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 56/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 95/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 22/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECDCD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #95742D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #97522D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97522D;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 82 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(51.4% 0.105 47.3);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E7DF;
  --color-200: #ECD0C0;
  --color-300: #DAAD95;
  --color-400: #C68C6C;
  --color-500: #AA6C4B;
  --color-600: #83573F;
  --color-700: #5D4132;
  --color-800: #3D2D23;
  --color-900: #261C17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E7DF',
    200: '#ECD0C0',
    300: '#DAAD95',
    400: '#C68C6C',
    500: '#AA6C4B',
    600: '#83573F',
    700: '#5D4132',
    800: '#3D2D23',
    900: '#261C17',
  },
}

$base: #97522D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E7DF;
$base-200: #ECD0C0;
$base-300: #DAAD95;
$base-400: #C68C6C;
$base-500: #AA6C4B;
$base-600: #83573F;
$base-700: #5D4132;
$base-800: #3D2D23;
$base-900: #261C17;
$base-hover: #774124;
$base-subtle: #E3CABC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97522D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECD0C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAAD95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C68C6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA6C4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83573F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4132",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97522D

Color Lab

Pairs with #97522D

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