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Peru and Silver

Analogous color combination with 1.76:1 contrast ratio

#CD853F
#CDC5C2

Color Values

Peru
HEX #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
HSL 30, 59%, 53%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

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 Peru and Silver is 14 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.76:1
Peru background with Silver text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Peru surface

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

Silver surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #CD853F;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Peru and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Peru",
      "hex": "#CD853F",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        133,
        63
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.76
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do peru and silver go together?

Yes. Peru and Silver 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 1.76:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between peru and silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Peru (#CD853F) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 1.76:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use peru and silver 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 peru and silver?

Peru has the hex code #CD853F and RGB values rgb(205, 133, 63). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.