No image schema for dynamic color

#893F2E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #893F2E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#893F2E Color Information

#893F2E RGB value is (137, 63, 46). The hex color red value is 137, green is 63, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 66 percent, 46percent.

#893F2E
rgb(137, 63, 46)
ColorMean
Share

#893F2E Color Meaning

color #893F2E embodies concentrated earth, mineral depth, and quiet intensity. Color #893F2E is the darkest in the coral sequence—a deep red-brown that mirrors dried clay, roasted nuts, and unglazed terracotta. #893F2E rejects surface brightness, favoring instead a tone of internal warmth. In architectural and product design, #893F2E hue signals permanence without pretense, common in heritage restoration, artisan tools, and sustainable packaging. Environmental psychology links such deep earth tones to increased feelings of safety and belonging in communal spaces. Functionally, color #893F2E serves as a robust alternative to black in typography and UI elements. #893F2E reduces eye strain better than pure black while maintaining excellent contrast against off-whites. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived craftsmanship. Consumer studies show higher trust in content framed in color #893F2E versus standard browns—ideal for editorial and archival contexts. Culturally, color #893F2E reflects the beauty of transformation through time—clay fired, spice dried, stories aged. #893F2E appears in slow design, culinary heritage, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of process over product. Spiritually, #893F2E connects to the root chakra’s foundational mode: being as belonging. Designers use color #893F2E when they want to signal depth with warmth. Its silence speaks through texture.

Color Conversion

Convert #893F2E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#893F2E
RGB
rgb(137, 63, 46)
HSL
hsl(11°, 50%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 66%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 66%, 54%)
XYZ
12.5872 9.0706 3.6722
Yxy
9.0706 0.4969 0.3581
Hunter Lab
30.1174 1.1105 0.5508
CIE-Lab
36.1199 30.2041 25.2444

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red137 / 255 (54%)
54%
Green63 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue46 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#893F2E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#893F2E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #893F2E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#893F2E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #893F2E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#893F2E

protanopia

#696832

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #893F2E;

Text Color

color: #893F2E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #893F2E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #893F2E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #893F2E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #893F2E 0%, #54261c 100%);

#893F2E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #893F2E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.