What color is #985D0F?

#985D0F is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(152, 93, 15), and in HSL hsl(34, 82%, 33%).

Is #985D0F accessible as text?

On white, #985D0F has a contrast ratio of 5.37:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.91:1 (fails). For text placed on #985D0F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #985D0F?

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

What colors go well with #985D0F?

#985D0F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F4B99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #985D0F below.

Is #985D0F good for buttons?

#985D0F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #985D0F — black text only reaches 3.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #985D0F the same as CSS sienna?

No — #985D0F is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#985D0F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #985D0F

Not just a swatch — here's how #985D0F works with other colors. Named schemes with #985D0F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #985D0F Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 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 #985D0F 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 #985D0F Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C 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 #985D0F 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 #985D0F Secondary #A7927D 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 #985D0F 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 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 47/100

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 84/100

Very high

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

Luxury 54/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 97/100

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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E0C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #998B0F — 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 #985D0F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #985D0F;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 93 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.3% 0.113 66.0);
  --color-50: #FEF8F0;
  --color-100: #FCEDD9;
  --color-200: #F8DBB5;
  --color-300: #EDBF83;
  --color-400: #DDA255;
  --color-500: #C38432;
  --color-600: #94682E;
  --color-700: #694C26;
  --color-800: #44331D;
  --color-900: #2A2014;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FEF8F0',
    100: '#FCEDD9',
    200: '#F8DBB5',
    300: '#EDBF83',
    400: '#DDA255',
    500: '#C38432',
    600: '#94682E',
    700: '#694C26',
    800: '#44331D',
    900: '#2A2014',
  },
}

$base: #985D0F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF8F0;
$base-100: #FCEDD9;
$base-200: #F8DBB5;
$base-300: #EDBF83;
$base-400: #DDA255;
$base-500: #C38432;
$base-600: #94682E;
$base-700: #694C26;
$base-800: #44331D;
$base-900: #2A2014;
$base-hover: #7B4B0C;
$base-subtle: #ECD0AC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#985D0F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCEDD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8DBB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDBF83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DDA255",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C38432",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#94682E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#694C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44331D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2014",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #985D0F

Color Lab

Pairs with #985D0F

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