Siena Piazza Color Palette
#B8785C · #C8B890 · #8E7A5C · #2E1406
Use #B8785C as the background. Use #C8B890 as the primary accent. Use #8E7A5C as secondary. Use #2E1406 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Siena Piazza — piazza, brick, medieval.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Siena Piazza 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: 24.4% | 184, 120, 92 | 0%, 35%, 50%, 28% | 18°, 39%, 54% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 48.6% | 200, 184, 144 | 0%, 8%, 28%, 22% | 43°, 34%, 67% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.4% | 142, 122, 92 | 0%, 14%, 35%, 44% | 36°, 21%, 46% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.1% | 46, 20, 6 | 0%, 57%, 87%, 82% | 21°, 77%, 10% |
Siena Piazza Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Siena Piazza palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Siena Piazza Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E1406 on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.79:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8B890 on #2E1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.79:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2E1406 on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #B8785C on #2E1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.82:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #2E1406 on #8E7A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E7A5C on #2E1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.17:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E7A5C on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8B890 on #8E7A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C8B890 on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8785C on #C8B890 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.82:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E7A5C on #B8785C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B8785C on #8E7A5C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Siena Piazza 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.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Siena Piazza
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #C8B890 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C8B890 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Siena Piazza Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C8B890 for small UI elements on #B8785C — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2E1406 — 4.8:1 against #B8785C passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #8E7A5C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C8B890.
How to Implement the Siena Piazza Color Scheme
To use this Siena Piazza 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 #B8785C for the main background and #C8B890 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E1406 and #B8785C is 4.82:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Siena Piazza Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Siena Piazza color palette?
The Siena Piazza palette contains #B8785C, #C8B890, #8E7A5C, #2E1406. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Siena Piazza color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E1406 on #C8B890 reaches 8.8:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Siena Piazza palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8E9EC7, #B6BF97, #161412 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Siena Piazza palette create?
Siena Piazza reads as piazza, brick, medieval. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Siena Piazza color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Siena Piazza palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Siena Piazza palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Siena Piazza's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.