RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In South American cultures, Peru symbolizes strength and resilience, often associated with the rich history of the Inca civilization. While it represents stability and groundedness in Western contexts, in Peru, it also reflects a connection to the earth and the vibrant life found in its landscapes.
The term 'Peru' for this color emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting the increasing global interest in South American culture. The color draws from the traditional dyes and textiles of the region, with its use becoming more prominent in design and fashion after the 1970s as cultural diversity gained recognition.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Peru. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 35 Browns →Nine steps of Peru by lightness — from #6B4521 (darkest) to #E5C09B (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Peru at 210° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Peru.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Peru anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on dark backgrounds; fails on light.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: peru; color-mix(in srgb, peru 70%, white) 30°, 69%, 80% 0, 35, 69, 20 13468991 #CC9933 How Peru appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.