Cordovan

HEX: #893F45 | Modern Palette

On White
7.34:1
PASS
On Black
2.86:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#893F45
RGB
137, 63, 69
HSL
355°, 54% ,53%
CMYK
0, 54.01, 49.64, 46.27

About Cordovan

Cordovan (#893F45) is a color with RGB(137, 63, 69) and HSL(355.14°, 54.01%, 53.73%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #3F8983, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #45893F and #3F4589. The name comes from Cordobán (Spanish).

  • HEX: #893F45
  • RGB: 137, 63, 69
  • HSL: 355.14°, 54.01%, 53.73%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #3F8983
  • Triadic colors: #45893F, #3F4589
  • The name comes from Cordobán (Spanish).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Cordovan #893F45 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Cordovan #893F45 pairs with #3F8983 as its complementary color, and #45893F and #3F4589 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Cordovan #893F45 moves from dark #110809 tones through the base color to lighter #F7EEEE tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5C5C42
Protanopia #4C4C46
Tritanopia #894040
Achromatopsia #565656

Frequently Asked Questions

Cordovan (#893F45) is a color with RGB(137, 63, 69) and HSL(355.14°, 54.01%, 53.73%).

#893F45 pairs strongly with #3F8983 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#893F45 is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Warm styles.

#893F45 is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Cordovan is linked to Cordobán from Spanish, meaning From Córdoba (Spain).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Cordobán
Meaning From Córdoba (Spain)
Language Spanish
First Recorded Use Medieval

History

The term 'Cordovan' originally referred to a fine, high-quality leather produced in Córdoba, Spain, particularly from goat or horse hide. This leather was renowned throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance for its durability, flexibility, and smooth finish. Over time, the term evolved to describe the characteristic deep, reddish-brown color often associated with this type of leather, especially when polished. In modern usage, 'Cordovan' primarily denotes this specific color, though 'shell cordovan' still refers to a very specific, high-grade horsehide leather known for its unique properties and luster.

First Recorded Use

12th-13th century (as a type of leather)

Cultural Associations

Cordovan leather was a luxury item, used for high-end footwear, bookbinding, and other fine leather goods. Its association with quality and craftsmanship contributed to the perception of the color as sophisticated and classic. The color itself evokes a sense of richness and warmth, often seen in traditional men's dress shoes, leather furniture, and accessories. It's a color that suggests heritage and enduring style.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #893F45;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #893F45;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #893F45;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #893F45,
        #49C9BE
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #893F45,
        #49C9BE
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cordovan: #893F45;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cordovan-r: 137;
$cordovan-g: 63;
$cordovan-b: 69;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $cordovan;
    color: rgba($cordovan-r, $cordovan-g, $cordovan-b, 0.8);
}