Burnt Sienna Paint Color
Earthy terracotta with warm depth. A oranges shade in our curated wall-paint catalog, listed as #E97451 with its RGB and HSL equivalents below.
#E97451rgb(233, 116, 81)hsl(14, 78%, 62%)About Burnt Sienna
Burnt Sienna is the catalog's most useful terracotta: earthy, warm, and mellow enough to function as a neutral for an entire open-plan space. It echoes unglazed clay pots, terracotta tile, and sunbaked stone, so it tends to look at home rather than styled. It is forgiving of imperfect walls and looks especially good under warm evening lamps. Pair with cream, raw linen, and a little deep teal to keep the warmth from becoming heavy.
Working with oranges
Oranges are the social colors of the catalog — warm, welcoming, and appetizing without red's aggression. Terracotta and peach have become modern neutrals precisely because they flatter wood floors, plants, and natural light alike.
Undertones
Terracotta runs red-brown and earthy; tangerine runs yellow and citrusy; peach carries pink softness.
Best rooms
Kitchens and dining spaces love terracotta; living rooms take burnt sienna well; peach suits nurseries and bedrooms wanting warmth without heat.
Pairing approach
Ground oranges with cream, walnut brown, or deep teal — teal is orange's complement and makes it glow.
Colors that pair with Burnt Sienna
Coordinating neutrals keep Burnt Sienna grounded, while its complementary hues make it read brighter by contrast. Tap any swatch for the full shade details.
Coordinating neutrals
Complementary accents
Ideas for using Burnt Sienna at home
Living room
Use the color on a single feature wall behind the sofa and repeat it in small doses through cushions or a throw. Keep the other three walls a version of white so the room stays bright and the accent reads as deliberate.
Bedroom
Darker, cooler tones make a bedroom feel like a retreat; lighter, warmer tones keep it airy. Put the color behind the headboard, choose bedding in white or oatmeal, and add one metallic accent for a polished finish.
Kitchen
Instead of painting whole walls, try the color on lower cabinets or an island, leaving upper cabinets and the backsplash light. This keeps a small kitchen from feeling closed in while still delivering personality.
Bathroom
Powder rooms are the place to be bold — small spaces can carry a saturated color beautifully. In larger bathrooms, use the color on the vanity or an accent wall and keep the tile and fixtures simple.
Home office
Choose a muted or medium-value version so the color supports focus rather than competing with it. Put it behind your desk so it fills your field of view, and keep the rest of the space calm and uncluttered.
Dining room
This is the room where deep, saturated colors earn their keep — they flatter candlelight and make gatherings feel more intimate. Pair with warm wood and crisp white trim.
Entryway
First impressions matter: a rich or cheerful color on the entry wall, or on the front door, sets the mood for the whole home. Add a mirror and a warm light to make even a small hallway feel welcoming.
Hallway & stairs
Hallways are too often a forgotten beige. A medium-value color gives a narrow space personality without making it dark, and it's low-risk because you don't sit in it. Continue the same color up the stairwell for cohesion.
More shades to consider
Mango Tango
OrangesJuicy, cheerful mid-tone orange
Autumn Spice
OrangesWarm, cozy harvest tone
Peach Fuzz
OrangesSoft peach, timeless and gentle
Tangerine Dream
OrangesEnergetic citrus pop
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