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Sienna and Silver

Analogous color combination with 3.06:1 contrast ratio

#A9561E
#CDC5C2

Color Values

Sienna
HEX #A9561E
RGB 169, 86, 30
HSL 24, 70%, 39%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Sienna and Silver is 8 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.06:1
Sienna background with Silver text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Sienna surface

Sample text on a sienna background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Silver surface

Sample text on a silver background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #A9561E;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 169, 86, 30;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Sienna and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Sienna",
      "hex": "#A9561E",
      "rgb": [
        169,
        86,
        30
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 3.06
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do sienna and silver go together?

Yes. Sienna and Silver form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.06:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between sienna and silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Sienna (#A9561E) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 3.06:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use sienna and silver 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Sienna has the hex code #A9561E and RGB values rgb(169, 86, 30). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.