What color is #97571C?

#97571C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(151, 87, 28), and in HSL hsl(29, 69%, 35%).

Is #97571C accessible as text?

On white, #97571C has a contrast ratio of 5.68:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.70:1 (fails). For text placed on #97571C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97571C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #97571C?

#97571C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C5B97. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97571C below.

Is #97571C good for buttons?

#97571C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #97571C — black text only reaches 3.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97571C the same as CSS sienna?

No — #97571C is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#97571C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97571C

Not just a swatch — here's how #97571C works with other colors. Named schemes with #97571C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97571C Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 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 #97571C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #929766 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 #97571C Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222B

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 #97571C Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #602033 Accent #E6C2BF 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 #97571C Secondary #A58D7C Support #9A9186 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 #97571C 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 48/100

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 85/100

Very high

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

Luxury 55/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 96/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

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 5.7:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #97801C — 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 #97571C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97571C;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 87 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(52.1% 0.110 58.4);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F9EADC;
  --color-200: #F2D5BA;
  --color-300: #E4B68B;
  --color-400: #D29760;
  --color-500: #B7783E;
  --color-600: #8C5F36;
  --color-700: #63462C;
  --color-800: #413020;
  --color-900: #281E15;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F9EADC',
    200: '#F2D5BA',
    300: '#E4B68B',
    400: '#D29760',
    500: '#B7783E',
    600: '#8C5F36',
    700: '#63462C',
    800: '#413020',
    900: '#281E15',
  },
}

$base: #97571C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F9EADC;
$base-200: #F2D5BA;
$base-300: #E4B68B;
$base-400: #D29760;
$base-500: #B7783E;
$base-600: #8C5F36;
$base-700: #63462C;
$base-800: #413020;
$base-900: #281E15;
$base-hover: #794616;
$base-subtle: #E7CCB3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97571C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EADC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2D5BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4B68B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D29760",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B7783E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C5F36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63462C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413020",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281E15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97571C

Color Lab

Pairs with #97571C

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