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Cordovan (#893F45) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Cordovan (#893F45) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Cordovan (#893F45) Color Information

Cordovan (#893F45) RGB value is (137, 63, 69). The hex color red value is 137, green is 63, and blue is 69. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, 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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Cordovan (#893F45) Color Meaning

Cordovan (#893F45) conveys vinous richness, historical dignity, and chromatic restraint. Cordovan (#893F45) is a deep, slightly purplish red named after the leather produced in Córdoba, Spain—dense, warm, and subtly luminous. Unlike burgundy, it carries more red than blue; unlike crimson, it avoids urgency. In luxury and heritage branding, this 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, Cordovan (#893F45) functions as a premium primary or accent. It pairs powerfully with camel, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel timeless without nostalgia. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces, where it adds warmth without glare. Print reproduction is superb in letterpress and embossed finishes, enhancing its tactile luxury. Consumer studies show products in Cordovan (#893F45) are rated as more artisanal and enduring. Symbolically, Cordovan (#893F45) represents elegance that endures. It is not the red of spectacle but of stewardship—hands that preserve, materials that age well, legacies that last. In spiritual practice, it aligns with the root chakra’s protective mode: love that safeguards. Designers choose Cordovan (#893F45) when they want to signal richness with responsibility. Its depth is its declaration.

Color Conversion

Convert Cordovan (#893F45) 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
#893F45
RGB
rgb(137, 63, 69)
HSL
hsl(355°, 37%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 50%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 54%, 54%)
XYZ
13.1682 9.3030 6.7319
Yxy
9.3030 0.4509 0.3186
Hunter Lab
30.5008 1.2267 0.3054
CIE-Lab
36.5613 32.1642 11.5391

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red137 / 255 (54%)
54%
Green63 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue69 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

Cordovan (#893F45) 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

Cordovan (#893F45) 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 Cordovan (#893F45) 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+)

7.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #893F45 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

Cordovan (#893F45)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #893F45;

Text Color

color: #893F45;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #893F45;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #893F4540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #893F45;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #893F45 0%, #52262a 100%);

Cordovan (#893F45) Color FAQs

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