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Peru and SkyBlue

Complementary color combination with 1.72:1 contrast ratio

#CD853F
#87CEEB

Color Values

Peru
HEX #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
HSL 30, 59%, 53%
SkyBlue
HEX #87CEEB
RGB 135, 206, 235
HSL 197, 71%, 73%

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 Peru and SkyBlue is 167 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.72:1
Peru background with SkyBlue text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Peru surface

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

SkyBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #CD853F;
  --color-b: #87CEEB;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 133, 63;
  --color-b-rgb: 135, 206, 235;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Peru and SkyBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Peru",
      "hex": "#CD853F",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        133,
        63
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SkyBlue",
      "hex": "#87CEEB",
      "rgb": [
        135,
        206,
        235
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.72
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do peru and skyblue go together?

Yes. Peru and SkyBlue 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 1.72:1, 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 skyblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Peru (#CD853F) and SkyBlue (#87CEEB) is 1.72:1. 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 skyblue 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 peru and skyblue?

Peru has the hex code #CD853F and RGB values rgb(205, 133, 63). SkyBlue has the hex code #87CEEB and RGB values rgb(135, 206, 235). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.