ORANGES

Peru

#CD853F

RGB 205, 133, 63 · HSL 30°, 59%, 53% · CMYK 0, 35, 69, 20

Peru is #CD853F in HEX — rgb(205, 133, 63), hsl(30°, 59%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%).

Peru pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 59%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CD853F

RGB205, 133, 63

HSL30°, 59%, 53%

HSV30°, 69%, 80%

CMYK0, 35, 69, 20

Decimal13468991

CSS RGBrgb(205, 133, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 59%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gold Quarry S12G8

ΔE 1.5 · #CC843B

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 1.7 · #CF8744

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-20

ΔE 1.9 · #CE8442

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Copper DE5244

ΔE 2.3 · #CE8544

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 3.4 · #C27F38

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 3.6 · #CB8135

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 3.8 · #C78538

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 5.2 · #DE914A

Valspar

Hazelnut Coffee 3001-3A

ΔE 5.3 · #D48D4F

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 5.8 · #D98A4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 6 · #D68339

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.8 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 6.8 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 10.3 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.3 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 16.4 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CD853F

#4087CE

Analogous

#CE4040

#CD853F

#CECE40

Triadic

#CD853F

#40CE87

#8740CE

Split-Complementary

#CD853F

#40CECE

#4040CE

Tetradic

#CD853F

#40CE40

#4087CE

#CE40CE

Monochromatic

#5D3B18

#9A6128

#CD853F

#DEAD7D

#EDD4BA

Rectangle

#CD853F

#87CE40

#4087CE

#8740CE

Compound

#CD853F

#CECE40

#4087CE

#4040CE

Variations

Lighter

#D89F67

#DBB793

#E6D5C4

Darker

#AF6C29

#7B4A1A

#492B0E

Saturation

#9C8772

#CE8740

#E68728

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD853F

#AE9F3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD853F

#95954D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD853F

#CE7F88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peru reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D9904A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CD853F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C6956F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3973AC

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CD853F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD853F;

CSS Variable

--color-peru: #CD853F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peru': '#CD853F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD853F] text-[#CD853F]

SCSS

$peru: #CD853F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD853F?

#CD853F is Peru, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CD853F warm or cool?

Peru reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Peru?

Peru works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Peru?

Peru pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Peru?

You can download Peru on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Peru?

The hex code is #CD853F. In RGB it's 205, 133, 63, and in HSL it's 30°, 59%, 53%.

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