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Orange and Peru

Analogous color combination with 1.51:1 contrast ratio

#FFA500
#CD853F

Color Values

Orange
HEX #FFA500
RGB 255, 165, 0
HSL 39, 100%, 50%
Peru
HEX #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
HSL 30, 59%, 53%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Orange and Peru is 9 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.51:1
Orange background with Peru text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Orange surface

Sample text on a orange 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: #FFA500;
  --color-b: #CD853F;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 165, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Orange and Peru",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Orange",
      "hex": "#FFA500",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        165,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Peru",
      "hex": "#CD853F",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        133,
        63
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.51
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do orange and peru go together?

Yes. Orange and Peru form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.51:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between orange and peru?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Orange (#FFA500) and Peru (#CD853F) is 1.51:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use orange 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Orange has the hex code #FFA500 and RGB values rgb(255, 165, 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.