What color is #986017?

#986017 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(152, 96, 23), and in HSL hsl(34, 74%, 34%).

Is #986017 accessible as text?

On white, #986017 has a contrast ratio of 5.22:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.02:1 (fails). For text placed on #986017, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #986017?

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

What colors go well with #986017?

#986017 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #174E97. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #986017 below.

Is #986017 good for buttons?

#986017 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #986017 — black text only reaches 4.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #986017 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #986017 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#986017 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #986017

Not just a swatch — here's how #986017 works with other colors. Named schemes with #986017 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #986017 Secondary #B4661A 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 #986017 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 #986017 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 #986017 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 #986017 Secondary #A8947F 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 #986017 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 45/100

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 #986017 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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE0CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #978A17 — 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 #986017 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #986017;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 96 23;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.9% 0.110 67.2);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FBEDDB;
  --color-200: #F4DAB8;
  --color-300: #E7BE88;
  --color-400: #D6A15C;
  --color-500: #BC8339;
  --color-600: #8F6733;
  --color-700: #654B2A;
  --color-800: #42331F;
  --color-900: #292015;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FBEDDB',
    200: '#F4DAB8',
    300: '#E7BE88',
    400: '#D6A15C',
    500: '#BC8339',
    600: '#8F6733',
    700: '#654B2A',
    800: '#42331F',
    900: '#292015',
  },
}

$base: #986017;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FBEDDB;
$base-200: #F4DAB8;
$base-300: #E7BE88;
$base-400: #D6A15C;
$base-500: #BC8339;
$base-600: #8F6733;
$base-700: #654B2A;
$base-800: #42331F;
$base-900: #292015;
$base-hover: #794C12;
$base-subtle: #E9D0B0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#986017",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEDDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4DAB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7BE88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6A15C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC8339",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F6733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#654B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42331F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292015",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #986017

Color Lab

Pairs with #986017

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