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Burnt Sienna (#E97451)

Luminance: 30% · Nearest standard name: Burnt Sienna

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BURNT SIENNA
#E97451
rgb(233, 116, 81) · hsl(14°, 78%, 62%)
HEX#E97451
RGB233, 116, 81
HSL14°, 78%, 62%
HSV / HSB14°, 65%, 91%
CMYK (Print)0%, 50%, 65%, 9%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#E97451#53C6EA

Analogous

#EA537B#E97451#EAC153

Triadic

#E97451#53EA76#7653EA

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)2.97:1

Sample text rendered with #E97451 on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL
Against Dark (#0F172A)6.02:1

Sample text rendered with #E97451 on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Burnt Sienna (#E97451)

Burnt Sienna (#E97451) is a distinct shade within the Rose & Red chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 30% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#E97451
RGB Space233, 116, 81
HSL Values14°, 78%, 62%
HSV / HSB14°, 65%, 91%
CMYK Ink0%, 50%, 65%, 9%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Burnt Sienna

Geometric intervals calculated from #E97451 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#53C6EA

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Burnt Sienna with its polar opposite (#53C6EA) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#EA537B · #EAC153

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Burnt Sienna for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#53EAC1 · #537BEA

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Burnt Sienna, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#53EA76 · #7653EA

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#7BEA53 · #53C6EA · #C153EA

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Burnt Sienna

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 78% and lightness of 62%, Burnt Sienna (#E97451) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Burnt Sienna with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Burnt Sienna

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-e97451: #E97451;
  --color-e97451-rgb: 233, 116, 81;
  --color-e97451-hsl: 14deg 78% 62%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'e97451': '#E97451',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnt Sienna (#E97451)

Authoritative answers covering Burnt Sienna color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Burnt Sienna (#E97451)?
Burnt Sienna is defined by the HEX code #E97451. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:233, G:116, B:81. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:14°, Saturation:78%, Lightness:62%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 14°, 65%, 91%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:50%, Y:65%, K:9%.
Does Burnt Sienna (#E97451) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Burnt Sienna achieves a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 6.02:1 (Passing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Burnt Sienna (#E97451)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #E97451 is #53C6EA. When placed side-by-side, #E97451 and #53C6EA create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Burnt Sienna in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 78% and lightness of 62%, Burnt Sienna (#E97451) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Burnt Sienna into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Burnt Sienna in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #E97451; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Burnt Sienna using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Burnt Sienna (#E97451) belong to?
Burnt Sienna belongs to the Rose & Red family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Rose & Red Color Guide.