What color is #89403F?

#89403F is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(137, 64, 63), and in HSL hsl(1, 37%, 39%).

Is #89403F accessible as text?

On white, #89403F has a contrast ratio of 7.32:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.87:1 (fails). For text placed on #89403F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #89403F?

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

What colors go well with #89403F?

#89403F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3F8788. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #89403F below.

Is #89403F good for buttons?

#89403F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #89403F — black text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #89403F the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #89403F is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#89403F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #89403F

Not just a swatch — here's how #89403F works with other colors. Named schemes with #89403F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #89403F Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 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 #89403F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #89403F Secondary #7C4928 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 #89403F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

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 #89403F Secondary #967A78 Support #9B9087 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 #89403F 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 40/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 53/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 80/100

Very high

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

Luxury 60/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

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 24/100

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 #89403F

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People also use #89403F with

Plum Olive Brown Dark Cyan 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8D8D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #88583F — 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 #89403F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #89403F;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 64 63;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.6% 0.100 22.5);
  --color-50: #FAF4F4;
  --color-100: #F3E3E3;
  --color-200: #E5C8C7;
  --color-300: #CFA1A0;
  --color-400: #B87B7A;
  --color-500: #9B5B5A;
  --color-600: #784B4A;
  --color-700: #563938;
  --color-800: #392828;
  --color-900: #241A1A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cordovan: {
    50: '#FAF4F4',
    100: '#F3E3E3',
    200: '#E5C8C7',
    300: '#CFA1A0',
    400: '#B87B7A',
    500: '#9B5B5A',
    600: '#784B4A',
    700: '#563938',
    800: '#392828',
    900: '#241A1A',
  },
}

$base: #89403F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF4F4;
$base-100: #F3E3E3;
$base-200: #E5C8C7;
$base-300: #CFA1A0;
$base-400: #B87B7A;
$base-500: #9B5B5A;
$base-600: #784B4A;
$base-700: #563938;
$base-800: #392828;
$base-900: #241A1A;
$base-hover: #6D3332;
$base-subtle: #DDC4C3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#89403F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA1A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B87B7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B5B5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#784B4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392828",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #89403F

Color Lab

Pairs with #89403F

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

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