Peru
Mellow orange warmth with rich earthy depth
Peru is a mellow, unsaturated orange with strong earthy undertones. Because it sits comfortably in the middle range of brightness, it functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair #cd853f with deep charcoals or blacks to maximize contrast and legibility. Its warm character works well for seasonal branding or casual, energetic web graphics. The hex code for Peru is #cd853f.
About Peru
Dust on a saddle left out in the sun
What does peru mean?
Peru often calls to mind adobe, dry earth, harvest grain, and the warm tones of spices like cumin. Its middling brightness and muted saturation keep it mellow, like light filtered through a screen door on an August afternoon.
Where you see peru
- adobe walls
- peanut butter
- cinnamon sticks
- worn leather gloves
- wheat fields
- kraft paper
What it works for
Use it for rustic food packaging, autumn themes, desert palettes, and warm accents that avoid the loudness of pure orange.
What colors go with peru?
Questions about Peru
What is the hex code for Peru?
Peru is #cd853f. In RGB that is rgb(205, 133, 63), in HSL hsl(30, 59%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 69%, 20%.
Is Peru readable on white or black?
Peru has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.