What color is #985E13?

#985E13 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(152, 94, 19), and in HSL hsl(34, 78%, 34%).

Is #985E13 accessible as text?

On white, #985E13 has a contrast ratio of 5.32:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.95:1 (fails). For text placed on #985E13, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #985E13?

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

What colors go well with #985E13?

#985E13 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #134E9A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #985E13 below.

Is #985E13 good for buttons?

#985E13 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #985E13 — black text only reaches 3.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #985E13 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #985E13 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#985E13 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #985E13

Not just a swatch — here's how #985E13 works with other colors. Named schemes with #985E13 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #985E13 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 #985E13 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 #985E13 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 #985E13 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 #985E13 Secondary #A8927E 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 #985E13 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 85/100

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

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 22/100

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 #985E13 with

Firebrick Olive Drab Classic Blue Greige Taupe

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 #F0E0CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9A8D13 — 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 #985E13 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #985E13;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 94 19;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.5% 0.112 66.2);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FBEDDA;
  --color-200: #F6DAB6;
  --color-300: #EABE85;
  --color-400: #DAA258;
  --color-500: #BF8436;
  --color-600: #916730;
  --color-700: #674C28;
  --color-800: #43331E;
  --color-900: #292014;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FBEDDA',
    200: '#F6DAB6',
    300: '#EABE85',
    400: '#DAA258',
    500: '#BF8436',
    600: '#916730',
    700: '#674C28',
    800: '#43331E',
    900: '#292014',
  },
}

$base: #985E13;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FBEDDA;
$base-200: #F6DAB6;
$base-300: #EABE85;
$base-400: #DAA258;
$base-500: #BF8436;
$base-600: #916730;
$base-700: #674C28;
$base-800: #43331E;
$base-900: #292014;
$base-hover: #7B4D0F;
$base-subtle: #EAD1AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#985E13",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEDDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6DAB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EABE85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DAA258",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF8436",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#916730",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#674C28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43331E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292014",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #985E13

Color Lab

Pairs with #985E13

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