Peru vs Brown

Peru #CD853F View details →

Brown #A52A2A View details →

What is the difference between Peru and Brown?

A side-by-side study of Peru (#CD853F) and Brown (#A52A2A) presents distinct choices for graphic layouts. Both colors share a very similar saturation index, making their color intensity nearly equal. Under screen illumination, Peru has a higher brightness and reflectivity. They have a close hue coordinate distance of 30°, representing a harmonized adjacent relationship.

Design recommendations for Peru vs Brown

When choosing between Peru and Brown for interface designs, consider their visual weight. Since Brown is darker, it serves as a solid base for structural layouts or heavy typography, while the lighter Peru is ideal for backgrounds or high-visibility accents. Testing their contrast ratio is essential to meet WCAG accessibility guidelines.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Peru Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Peru background canvas.

White Text: 2.99:1 Black Text: 7.02:1

Brown Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Brown background canvas.

White Text: 7.08:1 Black Text: 2.96:1

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value	Peru	Brown	Delta / Difference
HEX Code	`#CD853F`	`#A52A2A`	-
RGB Channels	`rgb(205, 133, 63)`	`rgb(165, 42, 42)`	`R:-40 \| G:-91 \| B:-21`
HSL Values	`hsl(30°, 59%, 53%)`	`hsl(0°, 59%, 41%)`	`H:-30° \| S:0% \| L:-12%`
CMYK (Print)	`cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 20%)`	`cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%)`	-

◉ Individual Color References

Peru Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Brown Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes