What color is #995829?

#995829 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 88, 41), and in HSL hsl(25, 58%, 38%).

Is #995829 accessible as text?

On white, #995829 has a contrast ratio of 5.55:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.78:1 (fails). For text placed on #995829, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #995829?

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

What colors go well with #995829?

#995829 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #296A99. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #995829 below.

Is #995829 good for buttons?

#995829 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #995829 — black text only reaches 3.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #995829 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #995829 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#995829 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #995829

Not just a swatch — here's how #995829 works with other colors. Named schemes with #995829 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #995829 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 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 #995829 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #939766 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 #995829 Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503B 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 #995829 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #602034 Accent #E6C2C0 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 #995829 Secondary #A78F7F 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 #995829 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 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 88/100

Very high

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

Luxury 55/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 95/100

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 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #995829

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People also use #995829 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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDDDD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #997D29 — 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 #995829 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #995829;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 88 41;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(52.7% 0.105 53.8);
  --color-50: #FCF7F2;
  --color-100: #F7E9DE;
  --color-200: #EED2BF;
  --color-300: #DDB192;
  --color-400: #C99169;
  --color-500: #AD7247;
  --color-600: #855B3D;
  --color-700: #5F4330;
  --color-800: #3E2E23;
  --color-900: #261D17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FCF7F2',
    100: '#F7E9DE',
    200: '#EED2BF',
    300: '#DDB192',
    400: '#C99169',
    500: '#AD7247',
    600: '#855B3D',
    700: '#5F4330',
    800: '#3E2E23',
    900: '#261D17',
  },
}

$base: #995829;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF7F2;
$base-100: #F7E9DE;
$base-200: #EED2BF;
$base-300: #DDB192;
$base-400: #C99169;
$base-500: #AD7247;
$base-600: #855B3D;
$base-700: #5F4330;
$base-800: #3E2E23;
$base-900: #261D17;
$base-hover: #7A4621;
$base-subtle: #E4CCBB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#995829",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E9DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EED2BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDB192",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C99169",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD7247",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#855B3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #995829

Color Lab

Pairs with #995829

UI roles & guardrails

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