Antique White vs Sienna

Antique White #FAEBD7 View details →

Sienna #A0522D View details →

What is the difference between Antique White and Sienna?

A side-by-side study of Antique White (#FAEBD7) and Sienna (#A0522D) presents distinct choices for graphic layouts. Evaluating saturation levels, Antique White displays a significantly higher color purity. From a lightness perspective, Antique White reflects considerably more light. Sitting near each other on the spectrum (15° apart), they offer a smooth visual flow.

Design recommendations for Antique White vs Sienna

From a design standpoint, these colors serve different layout roles. The darker Sienna is excellent for text elements, borders, and structural divs to anchor the page, whereas the more luminous Antique White works best for highlights, background sections, or notification badges. Ensure contrast checks are verified for text readability.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Antique White Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Antique White background canvas.

White Text: 1.17:1 Black Text: 17.93:1

Sienna Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Sienna background canvas.

White Text: 5.62:1 Black Text: 3.74:1

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value	Antique White	Sienna	Delta / Difference
HEX Code	`#FAEBD7`	`#A0522D`	-
RGB Channels	`rgb(250, 235, 215)`	`rgb(160, 82, 45)`	`R:-90 \| G:-153 \| B:-170`
HSL Values	`hsl(34°, 78%, 91%)`	`hsl(19°, 56%, 40%)`	`H:-15° \| S:-22% \| L:-51%`
CMYK (Print)	`cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 2%)`	`cmyk(0%, 49%, 72%, 37%)`	-

◉ Individual Color References

Antique White Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Sienna Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes