# Peru Color (#CD853F)

> Peru is a CSS named color defined as hex code #CD853F.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/peru/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `peru`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #CD853F
- **RGB**: rgb(205, 133, 63)
- **HSL**: hsl(30, 59%, 53%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(30, 69%, 80%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.678 0.123 62.2)

## What Colors Go With Peru
Contrast is each color on Peru (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 7.02:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on peru.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 5.35:1, text-safe. A deep blue that gives readable text and a crisp contrast.
- **Midnight Blue (#191970)**: 4.97:1, text-safe. A softer dark blue for headings and text.
- **White (#FFFFFF)**: 2.99:1, background or accent. Clean space around peru blocks; not for small text on it.
- **Ivory (#FFFFF0)**: 2.96:1, background or accent. A warm off-white for backgrounds and spacing.
- **Wheat (#F5DEB3)**: 2.28:1, background or accent. A warm beige for tonal, natural palettes.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Peru**: 7.02:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Peru**: 2.99:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Peru**: 5.16:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Peru**: 1.92:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## FAQ
### Can I use black text on Peru?
Yes. Black text on Peru has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 7.02:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.

### Can I use white text on Peru?
No. White text on Peru has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.99:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.

### What colors go with Peru?
Black, Navy, Midnight Blue, White, Ivory and Wheat all go well with Peru. Black (7.02:1), Navy (5.35:1) and Midnight Blue (4.97:1) have enough contrast for text on Peru; White, Ivory and Wheat work better as a background or accent.

### What color is Peru in CSS?
Peru is #CD853F, a warm light brown with an orange cast (RGB 205, 133, 63).

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/peru-1920x1080.png