A study in brown
Peru
#CD853F
- Family
- Brown
- L
- 0.678
- C
- 0.123
- H
- 62°
Notes
Peru is the warm tan-brown named loosely after the South American country, though the connection is decorative rather than geographic. The CSS hex sits in the brown family at mid-lightness with moderate warmth. Heritage, outdoor, and craft brands use it as a primary accent. Pair with cream for a softer palette, or with muted forest green for a heritage look. Against white it carries enough contrast for headlines and most body text in larger sizes. AA passes at 14px and above; below that, the warm undertone starts to lose legibility against the cool white background.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Peru?
Peru is the warm tan-brown named loosely after the South American country, though the connection is decorative rather than geographic. The CSS hex sits in the brown family at mid-lightness with moderate warmth. Its hex code is #CD853F.
What are the tints and shades of Peru?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Peru (#CD853F) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Peru?
Its complementary color is #49A0DD. Triadic partners are #00B09E and #A684D6; analogous neighbours are #B3952D and #D97966.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Peru?
Peru is #CD853F - OKLCH 0.678 0.123 62°, rgb(205 133 63), in the brown family.