E180 #C27E5D RGB 194, 126, 93

Mid Sienna — #C27E5D

Mid Sienna is a natural, mid-tone orange color with the catalog reference E180. Its hex value #C27E5D makes it useful for work that calls for a mid-tone tone in the orange family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#C27E5D
RGB
rgb(194, 126, 93)
HSL
hsl(20°, 45%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 52%, 24%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Great for sunsets, autumn leaves, citrus fruit, warm skin tones and sunlit backgrounds.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Peach (R357) for a smooth transition. Pair with Blue Gray No.7 (BG88) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Soft Forest (S048).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Mid Sienna?
The hex code for Mid Sienna is #C27E5D. In RGB that is 194, 126, 93.
What colour is Mid Sienna?
It is a mid-tone orange color.
What colours pair well with Mid Sienna?
The direct complement is Blue Gray No.7 (BG88). Analogous neighbour: Peach (R357).
What is Mid Sienna used for?
Great for sunsets, autumn leaves, citrus fruit, warm skin tones and sunlit backgrounds.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

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Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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