What color is #B1593B?

#B1593B is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(177, 89, 59), and in HSL hsl(15, 50%, 46%).

Is #B1593B accessible as text?

On white, #B1593B has a contrast ratio of 4.81:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.36:1 (fails). For text placed on #B1593B, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B1593B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #B1593B?

#B1593B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3B93B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B1593B below.

Is #B1593B good for buttons?

#B1593B works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #B1593B — black text only reaches 4.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B1593B the same as CSS sienna?

No — #B1593B is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#B1593B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B1593B

Not just a swatch — here's how #B1593B works with other colors. Named schemes with #B1593B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B1593B Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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 #B1593B Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #959765 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 #B1593B Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

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 #B1593B Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C1 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 #B1593B Secondary #B8978C Support #9B9186 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 #B1593B 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

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 80/100

High

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

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 21/100

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 #B1593B 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 4.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #B07F3B — 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 #B1593B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B1593B;
  --color-base-rgb: 177 89 59;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.4% 0.123 39.3);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F5E5E0;
  --color-200: #EBCCC2;
  --color-300: #D8A797;
  --color-400: #C28470;
  --color-500: #A6644E;
  --color-600: #805142;
  --color-700: #5C3D33;
  --color-800: #3C2A24;
  --color-900: #251B18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sienna: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F5E5E0',
    200: '#EBCCC2',
    300: '#D8A797',
    400: '#C28470',
    500: '#A6644E',
    600: '#805142',
    700: '#5C3D33',
    800: '#3C2A24',
    900: '#251B18',
  },
}

$base: #B1593B;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F5E5E0;
$base-200: #EBCCC2;
$base-300: #D8A797;
$base-400: #C28470;
$base-500: #A6644E;
$base-600: #805142;
$base-700: #5C3D33;
$base-800: #3C2A24;
$base-900: #251B18;
$base-hover: #8D462F;
$base-subtle: #E5CEC6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B1593B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBCCC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8A797",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C28470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6644E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#805142",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3D33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2A24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B1593B

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