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#893F44 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #893F44 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#893F44 Color Information

#893F44 RGB value is (137, 63, 68). The hex color red value is 137, green is 63, and blue is 68. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 50 percent, 46 percent.

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#893F44 Color Meaning

Color #893F44 conveys vinous richness, historical dignity, and chromatic restraint. Color #893F44 is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the leather produced in Córdoba, Spain—dense, warm, and subtly luminous. Unlike burgundy, #893F44 carries more red than blue; unlike crimson, #893F44 avoids urgency. In luxury and heritage branding, #893F44 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 #893F44 functions as a premium primary or accent. #893F44 pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where #893F44 adds warmth without glare. Print reproduction is superb in letterpress and embossed finishes, enhancing its tactile luxury. Consumer studies show products in color #893F44 are rated as more artisanal and enduring. Symbolically, color #893F44 represents elegance that endures. #893F44 is not the red of spectacle but of stewardship—hands that preserve, materials that age well, legacies that last. In spiritual practice, #893F44 aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that safeguards. Designers choose color #893F44 when they want to signal richness with responsibility. Its depth is its declaration.

Color Conversion

Convert #893F44 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
#893F44
RGB
rgb(137, 63, 68)
HSL
hsl(356°, 37%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 50%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 54%, 54%)
XYZ
13.1374 9.2907 6.5697
Yxy
9.2907 0.4530 0.3204
Hunter Lab
30.4806 1.2205 0.3186
CIE-Lab
36.5381 32.0624 12.1392

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red137 / 255 (54%)
54%
Green63 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue68 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#893F44 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

#893F44 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 #893F44 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+)

7.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #893F44 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

#893F44

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #893F44;

Text Color

color: #893F44;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #893F44;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #893F4440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #893F44;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #893F44 0%, #522629 100%);

#893F44 Color FAQs

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