Burnt Sienna
HEX: #E97451 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#E97451
233, 116, 81
13°, 77% ,61%
0, 50, 65, 9
About Burnt Sienna
Burnt Sienna (#E97451) is a color with RGB(233, 116, 81) and HSL(13.8°, 77.6%, 61.6%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #51C6E9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #51E974 and #7451E9. The name comes from terra di Siena (Italian).
- HEX: #E97451
- RGB: 233, 116, 81
- HSL: 13.8°, 77.6%, 61.6%
- Mood: Energetic, Playful
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #51C6E9
- Triadic colors: #51E974, #7451E9
- The name comes from terra di Siena (Italian).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #E97451 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Sienna is a natural earth pigment containing iron oxide and manganese oxide. It was one of the first pigments used by humans, found in cave paintings. The name 'Sienna' comes from Siena, Italy, where it was extensively mined during the Renaissance. 'Raw Sienna' is the natural, yellowish-brown form. 'Burnt Sienna' is produced by heating raw sienna, which dehydrates the iron oxide and changes its oxidation state, resulting in a richer, reddish-brown hue. This heating process was known and utilized by artists for centuries to achieve different color variations from the same earth pigment. It became a staple in oil painting palettes due to its permanence, transparency, and versatility.
First Recorded Use
Late 15th - Early 16th Century (as a pigment)
Cultural Associations
Burnt Sienna is widely recognized for its warm, earthy tone, often associated with autumn, natural landscapes, and the human form in classical art. It's a fundamental color in many painting traditions, used for underpaintings, shadows, skin tones, and depicting natural elements like wood and soil. Its presence in Renaissance and Baroque art is significant, contributing to the characteristic warmth and depth of those periods. In modern art, it continues to be a popular choice for its grounding and organic qualities.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #E97451;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #E97451;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #E97451;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#E97451,
#51C6E9
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#E97451,
#51C6E9
);
}// SCSS variable
$burnt-sienna: #E97451;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$burnt-sienna-r: 233;
$burnt-sienna-g: 116;
$burnt-sienna-b: 81;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $burnt-sienna;
color: rgba($burnt-sienna-r, $burnt-sienna-g, $burnt-sienna-b, 0.8);
}