CSS named color
Peru Color Code
Peru is a medium, moderately saturated orange with the hex code #CD853F. In RGB it is rgb(205, 133, 63), in HSL hsl(30, 59%, 53%) and in CMYK cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword peru.
White text on Peru has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 and black text 7.02:1, so black text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Amber 600 (#D97706).
Use Peru in CSS
.element {
color: peru;
background-color: #cd853f;
border-color: rgb(205, 133, 63);
}Tints and shades of Peru
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with Peru
Color-wheel harmonies built from #CD853F. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on Peru
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Questions about Peru
What is the hex code for Peru?
The hex code for Peru is #CD853F. Its RGB value is rgb(205, 133, 63) and its HSL value is hsl(30, 59%, 53%).
What colors go with Peru?
The complementary color of Peru is #4087CE. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #CE4040 and #CECE40; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #40CE87 and #8740CE.
Is Peru readable as a text color?
On a white background Peru has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1, which does not pass WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 7.02:1.