What color is #893E34?

#893E34 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(137, 62, 52), and in HSL hsl(7, 45%, 37%).

Is #893E34 accessible as text?

On white, #893E34 has a contrast ratio of 7.49:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.80:1 (fails). For text placed on #893E34, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #893E34?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-800 (#973C00).

What colors go well with #893E34?

#893E34 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #347F89. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #893E34 below.

Is #893E34 good for buttons?

#893E34 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #893E34 — black text only reaches 2.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #893E34 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #893E34 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#893E34 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #893E34

Not just a swatch — here's how #893E34 works with other colors. Named schemes with #893E34 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #893E34 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Cordovan as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #893E34 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Cordovan anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #893E34 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Cordovan plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #893E34 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Cordovan sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #893E34 Secondary #957874 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Cordovan is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Cordovan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #893E34 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 79/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 39/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 54/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 78/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 61/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 87/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 23/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #893E34

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People also use #893E34 with

Fandango Olive Brown Teal Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9D7D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #895A34 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #893E34 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #893E34;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 62 52;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.0% 0.105 29.4);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E3E1;
  --color-200: #E8C8C4;
  --color-300: #D5A19B;
  --color-400: #BE7C74;
  --color-500: #A25C53;
  --color-600: #7D4B45;
  --color-700: #5A3935;
  --color-800: #3B2826;
  --color-900: #251A19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cordovan: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E3E1',
    200: '#E8C8C4',
    300: '#D5A19B',
    400: '#BE7C74',
    500: '#A25C53',
    600: '#7D4B45',
    700: '#5A3935',
    800: '#3B2826',
    900: '#251A19',
  },
}

$base: #893E34;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E3E1;
$base-200: #E8C8C4;
$base-300: #D5A19B;
$base-400: #BE7C74;
$base-500: #A25C53;
$base-600: #7D4B45;
$base-700: #5A3935;
$base-800: #3B2826;
$base-900: #251A19;
$base-hover: #6D312A;
$base-subtle: #DFC2BE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#893E34",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E3E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5A19B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7C74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25C53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4B45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3935",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251A19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #893E34

Color Lab

Pairs with #893E34

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