Peru is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CD853F, which equals rgb(205, 133, 63) in RGB and hsl(30, 59%, 53%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M35 Y69 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CD853F - RGB
205, 133, 63 - HSL
30°, 59%, 53% - CMYK
0, 35, 69, 20 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Peru
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.02:1. Its complementary color is #4087CE.
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Peru color codes
| HEX | #CD853F |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 133, 63) |
| HSL | hsl(30, 59%, 53%) |
| HSV | 30°, 69%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 35%, 69%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13468991 |
Shades and tints of Peru
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7EBDF - 100
#EED6BF - 200
#E6C29F - 300
#DEAE7F - 400
#D5995F - 500
#CD853F - 600
#AB6F35 - 700
#89592A - 800
#674320 - 900
#442C15 - 950
#22160B
Color harmonies for Peru
- Complementary
#4087CE≈ Soft Azure - Analogous −30°
#CE4040≈ Soft Scarlet - Analogous +30°
#CECE40≈ Soft Yellow - Triadic +120°
#40CE87≈ Soft Mint - Triadic +240°
#8740CE≈ Soft Violet - Split 150°
#40CECE≈ Medium Turquoise - Split 210°
#4040CE≈ Soft Royal
Contrast and accessibility of Peru
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Peru | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Peru | Aa | 7.02:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Peru
background-color: #CD853F;color: #CD853F;background-color: rgb(205, 133, 63);background-color: hsl(30, 59%, 53%);:root { --color-peru: #CD853F; }class="bg-[#CD853F]"Colors similar to Peru
- Soft Orange
#CC8033 - Bronze
#CD7F32 - Soft Tangerine
#CC8F33 - Medium Light Soft Persimmon
#D48754 - Medium Light Soft Cinnabar
#D47A54 - Medium Light Soft Orange
#D49454 - Soft Persimmon
#CC7033 - Medium Light Bright Persimmon
#EA833E - Muted Orange
#B2804D - Muted Tangerine
#B28A4D - Soft Amber
#CC9E33 - Copper
#B87333
More brown shades
- Burly Wood
#DEB887 - Tan
#D2B48C - Chocolate
#D2691E - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Dark Goldenrod
#B8860B - Sienna
#A0522D - Taupe
#483C32 - Rust
#B7410E - Ecru
#C2B280 - Mahogany
#C04000
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Peru?
The HEX code for Peru is #CD853F.
What is the RGB value of Peru?
Peru has an RGB value of 205, 133, 63 (rgb(205, 133, 63)). In HSL it is 30°, 59%, 53%.
What text color should I use on Peru?
Use black text on Peru. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 and black text has 7.02:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Peru?
The complementary color of Peru is #4087CE. Analogous colors #CE4040 and #CECE40 also pair well.