Peru Color

Learn about Peru (#cd853f): its uses in web design, HEX/RGB/HSL values, complementary and analogous color schemes, tints and shades, and accessibility contrast recommendations.

#cd853f
HEX #cd853f
RGB rgb(205, 133, 63)
HSL 30°, 59%, 53%

About Peru Color

Peru is a warm, medium brown with golden undertones, named after the color of Perú walnut wood. It adds natural warmth to outdoor and organic brands.

Use Cases for Peru

outdoor brandsorganic productswood texturesvintage designcoffee shops

Shades & Tints of Peru

#ffffff
#f3e1cf
#e6c29f
#daa46f
#cd853f
#9a642f
#674320
#332110
#000000

Complementary Color

#cd853f
#4087ce

Analogous Colors

#ce4040
#cd853f
#cece40

CSS Code

.peru-color {
  color: #cd853f;
}

Contrast Recommendations

Black text on Peru
Ratio: 7.02:1 ✓ Passes AA ✓ Passes AAA
White text on Peru
Ratio: 2.99:1 ✗ Fails AA ✗ Fails AAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Peru?

Peru is represented by the hex code #cd853f and has RGB values of rgb(205, 133, 63). It falls under the Brown category.

How to use Peru in web design?

Peru works well for outdoor brands, organic products, wood textures. Peru is a warm, medium brown with golden undertones, named after the color of Perú walnut wood. It adds natural warmth to outdoor and organic brands. Use it as a primary color, accent, or background depending on your design needs.

What colors go with Peru?

Colors that pair well with Peru include sandybrown, tan, goldenrod, chocolate, burlywood. For a complementary scheme, try #4087ce. For an analogous scheme, use #ce4040 and #cece40.