Peru color codes
| CSS name | peru |
|---|---|
| HEX | #CD853F |
| RGB | rgb(205, 133, 63) |
| HSL | hsl(30, 59%, 53%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%) |
| Decimal | 13468991 |
Shades of Peru (darker)
#B97839 · #A46A32 · #905D2C · #7B5026 · #674320 · #523519 · #3E2813 · #291B0D · #150D06
Tints of Peru (lighter)
#D29152 · #D79D65 · #DCAA79 · #E1B68C · #E6C29F · #EBCEB2 · #F0DAC5 · #F5E7D9 · #FAF3EC
Color harmonies
| Complementary | #4087CE |
|---|---|
| Triadic | #40CE87, #8740CE |
| Analogous | #CE4040, #CECE40 |
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
| White text on Peru | 2.99:1 · Fail |
|---|---|
| Black text on Peru | 7.02:1 · AAA |
Use Peru in code
.element {
color: peru; /* or #cd853f */
background-color: rgb(205 133 63 / 0.5);
}Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Peru?
Peru is #CD853F in HEX, rgb(205, 133, 63) in RGB and hsl(30, 59%, 53%) in HSL.
Can I use "peru" directly in CSS?
Yes. "peru" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: peru; works in every browser.
Is Peru readable on white?
The contrast ratio of Peru on white is 2.99:1 (WCAG Fail). On black it is 7.02:1 (AAA).
What is the complementary color of Peru?
The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #4087CE.
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