Color swatch image showing #893F42 with RGB(137,63,66) values

#893F42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #893F42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#893F42 Color Information

#893F42 RGB value is (137, 63, 66). The hex color red value is 137, green is 63, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 52 percent, 46 percent.

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#893F42 Color Meaning

Color #893F42 conveys vinous richness, historical dignity, and chromatic restraint. Color #893F42 is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the leather produced in Córdoba, Spain—dense, warm, and subtly luminous. Unlike burgundy, #893F42 carries more red than blue; unlike crimson, #893F42 avoids urgency. In luxury and heritage branding, #893F42 hue signals craftsmanship through tradition: think fine leather goods, bespoke tailoring, and archival publishing. Psychological research links such desaturated reds to increased perceived sophistication and trust in premium contexts. In design, color #893F42 functions as a premium primary or accent. #893F42 pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #893F42 adds warmth without glare. Print reproduction is superb in letterpress and embossed finishes, enhancing its tactile luxury. Consumer studies show products in color #893F42 are rated as more artisanal and enduring. Symbolically, color #893F42 represents elegance that endures. #893F42 is not the red of spectacle but of stewardship—hands that preserve, materials that age well, legacies that last. In spiritual practice, #893F42 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that safeguards. Designers choose color #893F42 when they want to signal richness with responsibility. Its depth is its declaration.

Color Conversion

Convert #893F42 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
#893F42
RGB
rgb(137, 63, 66)
HSL
hsl(358°, 37%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 52%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 54%, 54%)
XYZ
13.0774 9.2667 6.2537
Yxy
9.2667 0.4573 0.3240
Hunter Lab
30.4413 1.2084 0.3442
CIE-Lab
36.4928 31.8633 13.3397

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red137 / 255 (54%)
54%
Green63 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#893F42 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

#893F42 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 #893F42 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #893F42 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

#893F42

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #893F42;

Text Color

color: #893F42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #893F42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #893F4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #893F42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #893F42 0%, #522627 100%);

#893F42 Color FAQs

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