What color is #985F2C?

#985F2C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(152, 95, 44), and in HSL hsl(28, 55%, 38%).

Is #985F2C accessible as text?

On white, #985F2C has a contrast ratio of 5.24:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.01:1 (fails). For text placed on #985F2C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #985F2C?

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

What colors go well with #985F2C?

#985F2C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C6496. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #985F2C below.

Is #985F2C good for buttons?

#985F2C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #985F2C — black text only reaches 4.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #985F2C the same as CSS sienna?

No — #985F2C is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#985F2C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #985F2C

Not just a swatch — here's how #985F2C works with other colors. Named schemes with #985F2C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #985F2C Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 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 #985F2C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #929866 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 #985F2C 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 #985F2C Surface #F2E7D6 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 #985F2C Secondary #A99383 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 #985F2C 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

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 92/100

Very high

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

Luxury 53/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 93/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 89/100

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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECDFD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #96812C — 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 #985F2C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #985F2C;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 95 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.9% 0.099 59.8);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F6EADF;
  --color-200: #EDD5C0;
  --color-300: #DBB594;
  --color-400: #C7966B;
  --color-500: #AB774A;
  --color-600: #835F3F;
  --color-700: #5E4631;
  --color-800: #3E3023;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F6EADF',
    200: '#EDD5C0',
    300: '#DBB594',
    400: '#C7966B',
    500: '#AB774A',
    600: '#835F3F',
    700: '#5E4631',
    800: '#3E3023',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #985F2C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F6EADF;
$base-200: #EDD5C0;
$base-300: #DBB594;
$base-400: #C7966B;
$base-500: #AB774A;
$base-600: #835F3F;
$base-700: #5E4631;
$base-800: #3E3023;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #784B23;
$base-subtle: #E3CEBC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#985F2C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EADF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD5C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBB594",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7966B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB774A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#835F3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4631",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #985F2C

Color Lab

Pairs with #985F2C

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