Peru
Also known as: Raw Linen, Melted Copper, Golden Bell, Jazz Brass
As a medium take on orange, Peru carries playful and vibrant energy that suits children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.02:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Peru color codes
- HEX
- #CD853F
- RGB
- rgb(205, 133, 63)
- RGBA
- rgba(205, 133, 63, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 59%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 69%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(62.3 23.9 48.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.8% 0.123 62.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 2000 — Yellow orange#DD7907 · ΔE 5.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Peru works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Peru
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Peru by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.99:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.02:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Peru background: #000000
Palettes featuring Peru
Peru with its complement
Soft neighbors of Peru
Peru triad
Similar colors
- Cognac#D48C46 · ΔE 2.2
- Caramelise#D58A37 · ΔE 2.8
- Meteor#BB7431 · ΔE 5.8
- Copperhead#D68755 · ΔE 5.8
- Whiskey#D29062 · ΔE 6.2
- Copper#B87333 · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Peru is closest to High Blue.
Peru FAQs
What color is Peru?
Peru is a medium orange with the hex code #CD853F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 59% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Peru?
The hex code for Peru is #CD853F. In RGB it's rgb(205, 133, 63), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%).
What colors go well with Peru?
Peru pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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