What color is #98612A?

#98612A is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(152, 97, 42), and in HSL hsl(30, 57%, 38%).

Is #98612A accessible as text?

On white, #98612A has a contrast ratio of 5.15:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.08:1 (fails). For text placed on #98612A, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #98612A?

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

What colors go well with #98612A?

#98612A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2A6198. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #98612A below.

Is #98612A good for buttons?

#98612A works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #98612A — black text only reaches 4.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #98612A the same as CSS sienna?

No — #98612A is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#98612A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #98612A

Not just a swatch — here's how #98612A works with other colors. Named schemes with #98612A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #98612A Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 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 #98612A Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 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 #98612A 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 #98612A 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 #98612A Secondary #A99583 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 #98612A 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 98/100

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 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #98612A

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People also use #98612A 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 #ECDFD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #98862A — 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 #98612A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #98612A;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 97 42;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(54.2% 0.100 62.7);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F7EBDE;
  --color-200: #EDD6BF;
  --color-300: #DCB893;
  --color-400: #C8996A;
  --color-500: #AD7A48;
  --color-600: #84613D;
  --color-700: #5E4730;
  --color-800: #3E3023;
  --color-900: #261F17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F7EBDE',
    200: '#EDD6BF',
    300: '#DCB893',
    400: '#C8996A',
    500: '#AD7A48',
    600: '#84613D',
    700: '#5E4730',
    800: '#3E3023',
    900: '#261F17',
  },
}

$base: #98612A;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F7EBDE;
$base-200: #EDD6BF;
$base-300: #DCB893;
$base-400: #C8996A;
$base-500: #AD7A48;
$base-600: #84613D;
$base-700: #5E4730;
$base-800: #3E3023;
$base-900: #261F17;
$base-hover: #7A4E21;
$base-subtle: #E4D0BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#98612A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EBDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD6BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB893",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8996A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD7A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84613D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4730",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #98612A

Color Lab

Pairs with #98612A

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