What color is #97604C?

#97604C is a medium, muted brown. In RGB it is rgb(151, 96, 76), and in HSL hsl(16, 33%, 45%).

Is #97604C accessible as text?

On white, #97604C has a contrast ratio of 5.13:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.09:1 (fails). For text placed on #97604C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #97604C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #97604C?

#97604C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D8499. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #97604C below.

Is #97604C good for buttons?

#97604C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #97604C — black text only reaches 4.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #97604C the same as CSS sienna?

No — #97604C is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#97604C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #97604C

Not just a swatch — here's how #97604C works with other colors. Named schemes with #97604C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #97604C Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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 #97604C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #959765 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 #97604C Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #97604C Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E Anchor #3E2C20

Sienna holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #97604C Secondary #A9948D 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 #97604C 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

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 93/100

Very high

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #97604C

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People also use #97604C 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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAE0DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #997A4D — 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 #97604C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #97604C;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 96 76;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(54.4% 0.078 40.7);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F2E7E3;
  --color-200: #E4D0C9;
  --color-300: #CDAEA2;
  --color-400: #B48C7E;
  --color-500: #976D5D;
  --color-600: #75574C;
  --color-700: #55413A;
  --color-800: #382D29;
  --color-900: #231D1A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F2E7E3',
    200: '#E4D0C9',
    300: '#CDAEA2',
    400: '#B48C7E',
    500: '#976D5D',
    600: '#75574C',
    700: '#55413A',
    800: '#382D29',
    900: '#231D1A',
  },
}

$base: #97604C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F2E7E3;
$base-200: #E4D0C9;
$base-300: #CDAEA2;
$base-400: #B48C7E;
$base-500: #976D5D;
$base-600: #75574C;
$base-700: #55413A;
$base-800: #382D29;
$base-900: #231D1A;
$base-hover: #7A4E3E;
$base-subtle: #DFD0CA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#97604C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E7E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4D0C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDAEA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B48C7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#976D5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75574C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#55413A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231D1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #97604C

Color Lab

Pairs with #97604C

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