Burnt Sienna Color Psychology & Meaning
Burnt Sienna is a Tuscan hillside in late October — rich amber earth, ripe pomegranates, and ancient stone walls. Robust and deeply satisfying.
#FFF8F0
#CC5500
#8B3A00
#1C0A00
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Burnt Sienna
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AAA
WCAG Grade
18.2:1
Contrast Ratio
1,892
Saves
4,892
AI Copies
Use #FFF8F0 as the background. Use #CC5500 as the primary accent. Use #8B3A00 as secondary. Use #1C0A00 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Burnt Sienna — warm, earthy, bold.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Burnt Sienna color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 94.7% | 255, 248, 240 | 0%, 3%, 6%, 0% | 32°, 100%, 97% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 19.3% | 204, 85, 0 | 0%, 58%, 100%, 20% | 25°, 100%, 40% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 8.5% | 139, 58, 0 | 0%, 58%, 100%, 45% | 25°, 100%, 27% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.5% | 28, 10, 0 | 0%, 64%, 100%, 89% | 21°, 100%, 5% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Burnt Sienna palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Sienna is a natural earth pigment from the city of Siena, Italy, known since the Renaissance. Michelangelo used raw and burnt sienna in his preparatory drawings.
Best Design Use Cases
Warm cream for generous background space. Rich burnt orange for primary elements. Deep mahogany for text. Radiates warmth and authenticity.
Industries This Palette Suits
Food, wine, Italian brands, interior design, artisan goods.
How to Implement the Burnt Sienna Color Scheme
To use this Burnt Sienna color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #FFF8F0 for the main background and #CC5500 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1C0A00 and #FFF8F0 is 18.24:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.