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DarkGreen and Peru

Contrasting color combination with 2.49:1 contrast ratio

#006400
#CD853F

Color Values

DarkGreen
HEX #006400
RGB 0, 100, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 20%
Peru
HEX #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
HSL 30, 59%, 53%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between DarkGreen and Peru is 90 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.49:1
DarkGreen background with Peru text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkGreen surface

Sample text on a darkgreen background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Peru surface

Sample text on a peru background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #006400;
  --color-b: #CD853F;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 100, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkGreen and Peru",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkGreen",
      "hex": "#006400",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        100,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Peru",
      "hex": "#CD853F",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        133,
        63
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 2.49
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkgreen and peru go together?

Yes. DarkGreen and Peru form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.49:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between darkgreen and peru?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkGreen (#006400) and Peru (#CD853F) is 2.49:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use darkgreen and peru in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for darkgreen and peru?

DarkGreen has the hex code #006400 and RGB values rgb(0, 100, 0). Peru has the hex code #CD853F and RGB values rgb(205, 133, 63). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.