All you need to know about Cognac.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Cognac Color Guide: Rich, Warm, and Luxurious

Cognac (#9A463D) is a deep reddish-grayish-brown color inspired by the cocktail drink named after a French city. This color exudes complexity, richness, and warmth, making it a symbol of luxury, ferocity, and timelessness. Often used by premium wine brands, cognac evokes a sense of sophistication and expense, adding an air of elegance to any design.

Symbolism and Appeal of Cognac (#9A463D)

Cognac is associated with the rich, amber tones of the aged drink and carries with it connotations of heritage, complexity, and status. The deep reddish-brown hue symbolizes strength, warmth, and a refined taste. Its luxurious character makes it ideal for designs that require a high-end, sophisticated touch.

Perfect Pairings with Cognac (#9A463D)

Cognac's rich and earthy tones pair well with a variety of complementary colors:

With neutrals: Pairing cognac with other shades of brown, like taupe (#483C32) and beige (#F5F5DC), creates an earthy, natural palette that evokes sophistication and stability.

With muted tones: Cognac works beautifully with colors like navy blue (#000080), mauve (#E0B0FF), light gray (#8C92AC), and dark yellow (#8B8000) for a refined and balanced design that exudes warmth and elegance.

With rich accents: For a dynamic contrast, cognac can be paired with gold (#FFD700) or deep reds like burgundy (#800020) to highlight its warmth and bring out its luxurious nature.

Cognac Color Specifications

Hex Code: #9A463D – A rich, warm reddish-brown that symbolizes luxury, sophistication, and strength.

Color conversion

HEX
#9A463D

RGB DECIMAL
154, 70, 61

RGB PERCENTAGE
0.6, 0.3, 0.2

HSL
5.8, 0.4, 0.4, 1.0

HSV
5.8, 0.6, 0.6

CMYK
0.0, 0.5, 0.6, 0.4

LAB
40.6, 34.4, 22.3

NUMBER
10110525

LUMINANCE
0.12

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