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Navy and Peru

Complementary color combination with 5.96:1 contrast ratio

#01153E
#CD853F

Color Values

Navy
HEX #01153E
RGB 1, 21, 62
HSL 220, 97%, 12%
Peru
HEX #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
HSL 30, 59%, 53%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between Navy and Peru is 170 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.96:1
Navy background with Peru text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Navy surface

Sample text on a navy 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: #01153E;
  --color-b: #CD853F;
  --color-a-rgb: 1, 21, 62;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Navy and Peru",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Navy",
      "hex": "#01153E",
      "rgb": [
        1,
        21,
        62
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Peru",
      "hex": "#CD853F",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        133,
        63
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 5.96
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do navy and peru go together?

Yes. Navy and Peru form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.96:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between navy and peru?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Navy (#01153E) and Peru (#CD853F) is 5.96:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use navy 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Navy has the hex code #01153E and RGB values rgb(1, 21, 62). 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.