Siena is a warm earthy hue named after the natural earth materials, especially those from the Siena region of Italy. This colour ranges from yellowish brown to reddish brown and was often used in painting, especially during the Renaissance. Authentic Siena raw material may have been treated by firing to produce burnt Siena, which produces an even richer, deeper shade of reddish brown.
With its warmth and earthy tones, the colour sienna can be used to convey a sense of authenticity, stability and warmth in art and design applications. This colour can be easily combined with other earth colours such as olive green or terracotta to create a natural and harmonious look. It is also widely used in interior design, fashion and graphics to enhance the natural and rustic aesthetic.
Siena colour RGB and HEX colour codes
The sienna colour is RGB code (160, 82, 45) and the HEX code is #A0522D.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#A0522D |
| RGB |
rgb(160, 82, 45) |
| HSL |
hsl(19, 56%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(19, 72%, 63%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 49%, 72%, 37%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#5FAFD2 |
| Complementary colour |
#2D6FA0 |
Dark and light shades of Siena
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of Siena
Sienna is a beautiful earthy colour that can be displayed in a variety of combinations of light and dark shades. Here are seven colour palettes for the different shades of sienna, including complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
what is the colour of sienna?
Sienna is a reddish-brown shade of colour, originally named after the earthen colour from the town of Siena in Italy. There are two variations: raw sienna, which has a yellowish-brownish tint, and burnt sienna, which produces a deeper, reddish-brown colour.
What determines the colour of sienna?
The colour of sienna depends on whether it is natural or burnt. Natural sienna is a yellowish-brown colour, given by its iron oxide content. Burnt sienna, when treated at high temperatures, takes on a darker, reddish-brown hue. The intensity and hue of the colour is also influenced by the concentration of pigment and the dye material used.
How is the sienna colour colour mixing possible?
There are several ways to mix the colour sienna. In general, the basic shades of sienna colour are raw sienna and burnt sienna.
- Raw sienna: This colour is achieved by mixing yellow ochre with a little red and brown. The exact proportions may vary depending on how deep or light a shade is required.
- Burnt sienna: Burnt sienna is a darker, deeper shade that can be created by combining raw sienna with more red and possibly a little black. Burnt sienna is a more intense and rich colour, resembling the colour of earth burnt in a fire.
It's important to experiment with different proportions of paint to achieve the desired colour effect.
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