Cordovan color

A rich reddish brown-burgundy named after a fine horse leather first made in Córdoba, Spain. It's the classic color of dress shoes and leather belts. Menswear brands love it for fall and winter.

Cordovan · #893F45

About cordovan

Cordovan (#893F45) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 137 red, 63 green and 69 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in leather goods, menswear, fall fashion.

Cordovan shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Cordovan color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Teal

AnalogousClose to: Byzantium, Raw umber

TriadicClose to: Sea green, Ultra violet

Split complementaryClose to: Sea green, Payne's gray

TetradicClose to: Moss green, Teal, Ultra violet

Cordovan color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Cordovan

Analogous palette · Cordovan

Complementary palette · Cordovan

Triadic palette · Cordovan

With neutrals palette · Cordovan

With an accent palette · Cordovan

Cordovan contrast with text

White textContrast 7.3:1 · AAA

Black textContrast 2.9:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --cordovan: #893F45;
  --cordovan-rgb: 137, 63, 69;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--cordovan); }
.text { color: var(--cordovan); }

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for cordovan?

The hex code for cordovan is #893F45. In RGB it is rgb(137, 63, 69), in HSL hsl(355, 37%, 39%) and in CMYK 0, 54, 50, 46.

What is the complementary color of cordovan?

Its complement on the color wheel is #3F8983, close to teal. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on cordovan?

Yes. The contrast with white is 7.3:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).