Peru colour (#CD853F)
Peru is medium an orange with hex code #CD853F, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 205, 133, 63; in HSL 30°, 59%, 53%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Peru colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Peru in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #CD853F |
| RGB | rgb(205, 133, 63) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.804, 0.522, 0.247 |
| HSL | hsl(30, 59%, 53%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 35%, 69%, 20% |
| CSS | color: peru; |
Shades and tints of Peru
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f5e6d6 | #eaccae | #e0b385 | #d5995d | #cb8034 | #a2662a | #7a4d1f | #513315 | #291a0a |
Colours that go with Peru
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #4087ce | |
| Triadic | #40ce87 | #8740ce |
| Analogous | #cece40 | #ce4040 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| chocolate | #d2691e | close |
| goldenrod | #daa520 | close |
| indianred | #cd5c5c | close |
| coral | #ff7f50 | close |
| darkgoldenrod | #b8860b | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Peru against white is 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 7.02:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Peru background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Peru?
#CD853F.
What is Peru in RGB?
rgb(205, 133, 63).
What colour is complementary to Peru?
#4087ce, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.