What is the hex code for Peru?

The hex code for Peru is #CD853F. In RGB that is rgb(205, 133, 63), and in HSL it is hsl(30, 59%, 53%).

What RGB values make Peru?

Peru is 205 red, 133 green, and 63 blue, written as rgb(205, 133, 63).

Peru scores 2.99:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: peru directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #CD853F.

#CD853F

Peru is an orange tone at #CD853F. It sits at 30 degrees on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 53% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Peru with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#F5E7D9

Tint 60%

#EBCEB2

Tint 40%

#E1B68C

Tint 20%

#D79D65

Base

#CD853F

Shade 20%

#A46A32

Shade 40%

#7B5026

Shade 60%

#523519

Shade 80%

#291B0D

On white

Sample text

2.99:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

7.02:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Peru?: The hex code for Peru is #CD853F. In RGB that is rgb(205, 133, 63), and in HSL it is hsl(30, 59%, 53%).
What RGB values make Peru?: Peru is 205 red, 133 green, and 63 blue, written as rgb(205, 133, 63).
Is Peru readable as text on a white background?: Peru scores 2.99:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Peru a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: peru directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #CD853F.