NEUTRALS
Cordovan Brown
#4A4442
Sitting at HSL 15°, 6%, 27%, Cordovan Brown reads grounded and warm. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Cordovan Brown ES-62
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Cordovan Brown
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4A4442?
#4A4442 is Cordovan Brown, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.
Is #4A4442 warm or cool?
Cordovan Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Cordovan Brown?
Cordovan Brown works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Cordovan Brown?
Cordovan Brown pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Cordovan Brown?
You can download Cordovan Brown on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #4A4442?
#4A4442 converts to RGB 74, 68, 66.