Burnt Sienna
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What color is Burnt Sienna?
Burnt sienna is a deep reddish-brown color that is produced by heating raw sienna, a kind of clay.
It is often used in art and design to create a warm, cozy, and earthy feeling.
It is also a popular color for home decor and furnishing.
Burnt sienna has a hexadecimal code of #E97451 and RGB values of 233, 116, 81.
It is a soft red with a hue angle of 13.8 degrees, a saturation of 77.6%, and a lightness of 61.6%.
Burnt sienna can be combined with other colors to create different effects.
For example, pairing it with oranges and yellows can create an inviting and autumnal palette, while using it with greens and blues can evoke a fresh and natural vibe.
For a feminine and delicate look, burnt sienna can be matched with coral or salmon and whites.
Burnt sienna is a common pigment in painting, especially in oil and watercolor.
It can be used to create shadows, skin tones, landscapes, and historical scenes.
Some famous artists who used burnt sienna in their works include Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso.
Example of the palette with the Burnt Sienna color
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
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Snargl Content MakerWhat are the examples of Burnt Sienna color in life?
Burnt sienna is a dark reddish-brown color that is obtained by heating raw sienna, a type of yellowish-brown clay.
The name comes from the Italian phrase “terra di Siena” or “earth of Siena”, where the pigment was produced during the Renaissance.
Burnt sienna is a popular color with painters and designers, as it can evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and optimism.
Some examples of burnt sienna color in life are:
- The soil of Tuscany, which is rich in limonite, the main component of sienna pigment.
- The fur of some animals, such as foxes, squirrels, and chestnut horses.
- The leaves of some trees, such as maples, oaks, and beeches, in autumn.
- The bricks and tiles of some buildings, especially in Mediterranean countries.
- The pottery and ceramics of some cultures, such as Native American and African.
Example of the palette with the Burnt Sienna color
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
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NCS (Natural Color System)
Example of the palette with the Burnt Sienna color
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
Author:
Douglas.
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