Peru color hex code is #CD853F

What is Peru Color?

Peru has the hex code #CD853F. The equivalent RGB values are (205, 133, 63), which means it is composed of 51% red, 33% green and 16% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:35 Y:69 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, Peru has a hue of 30°, 69% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Included in the X11 and web colors lists, Peru can be used in HTML and CSS code by name in addition to hex, RGB, CMYK and HSB values. The name comes from traditional Peruvian Brown color.
Other names: Peruvian Brown

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Peru Color Codes

Hex Code	#CD853F
RGB Values	(205, 133, 63)
CMYK Values	(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%)
HSV/HSB Values	(30°, 69%, 80%)
Closest Web Safe	#CC9933
Inverse Color	#327AC0 [Cyan-Blue Azure]
Closest Pantone®	722 C
Closest RAL	1024 [Ochre yellow]
Complementary Color	#3F87CD [Cyan-Blue Azure]

Peru Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#868686
Desaturated	#868686
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#939393
Weighted Average (Luma)	#8F8F8F
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#BFBFBF

Peru Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of CD853F. Complementary color is 3F87CD

Complementary Palette

The complement of Peru is Cyan-Blue Azure with the hex code #3F87CD. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CD853F color is offered by #3F87CD. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

CD853F 3F87CD

Analogous color palette with (CD853F, CDCC3F and CD3F40)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Peru (#CD853F) are Old Gold (#CDCC3F) and Jasper (#CD3F40). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Peru with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

CD853F CDCC3F CD3F40

Split Complementary color palette with (CD853F, 3FCDCC and 3F40CD)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Peru (#CD853F) are #3FCDCC (Medium Turquoise) and #3F40CD (Ocean Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

CD853F 3FCDCC 3F40CD

Triadic color palette with (CD853F, 3FCD85 and 853FCD)

Triadic Palette

Peru triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3FCD85 (Ocean Green) and #853FCD (Dark Orchid) along with #CD853F create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

CD853F 3FCD85 853FCD

Tetradic color palette with (CD853F, 3FCD85, 3F87CD and CD3F87)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Peru has four colors - #3FCD85 (Ocean Green), #3F87CD (Cyan-Blue Azure) and #CD3F87 (Smitten) in addition to the base color (#CD853F). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

CD853F 3FCD85 3F87CD CD3F87

Square color palette with (CD853F, 40CD3F, 3F87CD and CC3FCD)

Square Palette

Peru square color palette has #40CD3F (Lime Green), #3F87CD (Cyan-Blue Azure) and #CC3FCD (Steel Pink). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

CD853F 40CD3F 3F87CD CC3FCD

Peru Color Rainbow Palette

Our Peru rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

CD863F 9ACD3F 3FCD5D 3FC3CD 3F49CD AF3FCD CD3F72