What color is #976014?

#976014 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(151, 96, 20), and in HSL hsl(35, 77%, 34%).

Is #976014 accessible as text?

On white, #976014 has a contrast ratio of 5.25:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.00:1 (fails). For text placed on #976014, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #976014?

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

What colors go well with #976014?

#976014 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #144C99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #976014 below.

Is #976014 good for buttons?

#976014 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #976014 — black text only reaches 4.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #976014 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #976014 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#976014 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #976014

Not just a swatch — here's how #976014 works with other colors. Named schemes with #976014 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #976014 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #976014 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 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 #976014 Secondary #794A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B222A

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 #976014 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602032 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 #976014 Secondary #A8947E 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 #976014 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 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 46/100

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 54/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

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 23/100

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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People also use #976014 with

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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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E0CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #998E14 — 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 #976014 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #976014;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 96 20;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.7% 0.110 68.3);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FBEDDA;
  --color-200: #F5DBB7;
  --color-300: #E9C086;
  --color-400: #D9A459;
  --color-500: #BE8637;
  --color-600: #916931;
  --color-700: #664D28;
  --color-800: #43341E;
  --color-900: #292014;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FBEDDA',
    200: '#F5DBB7',
    300: '#E9C086',
    400: '#D9A459',
    500: '#BE8637',
    600: '#916931',
    700: '#664D28',
    800: '#43341E',
    900: '#292014',
  },
}

$base: #976014;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FBEDDA;
$base-200: #F5DBB7;
$base-300: #E9C086;
$base-400: #D9A459;
$base-500: #BE8637;
$base-600: #916931;
$base-700: #664D28;
$base-800: #43341E;
$base-900: #292014;
$base-hover: #7B4E10;
$base-subtle: #EAD1AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#976014",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEDDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5DBB7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9C086",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D9A459",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE8637",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#916931",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43341E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292014",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #976014

Color Lab

Pairs with #976014

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