peru

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD853F?

RGB(205, 133, 63), HSL(29.6, 58.7%, 52.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 35.1%, 69.3%, 19.6%).

Q: Does #CD853F meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.99:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#CD853F

CSS color

Peru (#CD853F) is a warm CSS sandy-brown named after the earthy tones associated with Peruvian landscape, pottery, and traditional textiles. This medium golden-brown evokes sun-baked terracotta, warm sand, and natural wood, making it a versatile earthy neutral in interior design, artisanal packaging, and Southwestern-themed brand identities. Its warmth and natural quality are universally approachable.

Color Values

HEX

#CD853F

RGB

205, 133, 63

HSL

29.6, 58.7%, 52.5%

HSV

29.6, 69.3%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.1%, 69.3%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.6782 0.1227 62.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: peru

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.