Black and Sienna

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #000000;
  --color-b: #A9561E;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 169, 86, 30;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Black and Sienna",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Black",
      "hex": "#000000",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Sienna",
      "hex": "#A9561E",
      "rgb": [
        169,
        86,
        30
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Tonal Accent",
  "contrastRatio": 4.04
}

Do black and sienna go together?

Yes. Black and Sienna form a tonal accent color combination. One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.04:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between black and sienna?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Black (#000000) and Sienna (#A9561E) is 4.04:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use black and sienna in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for black and sienna?

Black has the hex code #000000 and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 0). Sienna has the hex code #A9561E and RGB values rgb(169, 86, 30). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.