Raw Sienna

HEX: #D68A59 | Modern Palette

On White
2.75:1
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On Black
7.64:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#D68A59
RGB
214, 138, 89
HSL
23°, 60% ,59%
CMYK
0, 36, 58, 16

About Raw Sienna

Raw Sienna (#D68A59) is a color with RGB(214, 138, 89) and HSL(23.5°, 60.4%, 59.4%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #59A5D6, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #59D68A and #8A59D6. The name comes from terra di Siena (Italian).

  • HEX: #D68A59
  • RGB: 214, 138, 89
  • HSL: 23.5°, 60.4%, 59.4%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #59A5D6
  • Triadic colors: #59D68A, #8A59D6
  • The name comes from terra di Siena (Italian).

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Color Palettes

Raw Sienna #D68A59 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Raw Sienna #D68A59 pairs with #59A5D6 as its complementary color, and #59D68A and #8A59D6 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Raw Sienna #D68A59 moves from dark #140B05 tones through the base color to lighter #FAF1EB tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #A5A555
Protanopia #95955A
Tritanopia #D98585
Achromatopsia #9C9C9C

Frequently Asked Questions

Raw Sienna (#D68A59) is a color with RGB(214, 138, 89) and HSL(23.5°, 60.4%, 59.4%).

#D68A59 pairs strongly with #59A5D6 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#D68A59 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Warm styles.

The name Raw Sienna is linked to terra di Siena from Italian, meaning earth of Siena.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word terra di Siena
Meaning earth of Siena
Language Italian
First Recorded Use Renaissance

History

Sienna is a natural earth pigment containing iron oxide and manganese oxide. It was originally extracted from deposits near Siena, Italy, hence its name. Raw sienna is the natural form of the pigment, characterized by its yellowish-brown hue. When heated, it transforms into burnt sienna, which has a reddish-brown color. It has been used by artists since antiquity, but gained significant prominence during the Renaissance in European painting. Its stability, permanence, and warm tone made it a valuable pigment for underpaintings, landscapes, and portraits.

First Recorded Use

c. 15th century

Cultural Associations

The color 'Raw Sienna' evokes natural, earthy tones often associated with landscapes, soil, and rustic environments. In art, it's frequently used to depict natural light, skin tones, and the warmth of the sun. Its historical use in Renaissance art connects it to classical painting techniques and the mastery of light and shadow. It is a staple in many artists' palettes and is considered a fundamental earth tone.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #D68A59;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #D68A59;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #D68A59;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #D68A59,
        #59A5D6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #D68A59,
        #59A5D6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$raw-sienna: #D68A59;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$raw-sienna-r: 214;
$raw-sienna-g: 138;
$raw-sienna-b: 89;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $raw-sienna;
    color: rgba($raw-sienna-r, $raw-sienna-g, $raw-sienna-b, 0.8);
}