Peru
Peru is a medium, rich color from the orange family. Hex code #CD853F.
Color codes
- CSS name
peru - HEX
#CD853F - RGB
rgb(205 133 63) - HSL
hsl(30 59% 53%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(30, 69%, 80%) - OKLCH
oklch(67.8% 0.123 62.2) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%)
White text
2.99:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
7.02:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Peru in CSS and design
Peru is a medium, rich color from the orange family. Peru is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: peru;
color: #CD853F;
color: rgb(205 133 63);
color: hsl(30 59% 53%);For text on peru, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for peru?
#CD853F. In CSS you can also use the keyword peru, which works in every browser.
What is peru in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(205 133 63), in HSL hsl(30 59% 53%). For print, cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on peru?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 7.02:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 2.99:1.
Which colors go with peru?
Its complementary color is #49A0DD, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #D97966 and #B3952D. The palette generator builds more combinations.