Brown vs Peru

Brown #A52A2A View details →

Peru #CD853F View details →

What is the difference between Brown and Peru?

An analysis of Brown (#A52A2A) alongside Peru (#CD853F) highlights their unique visual relationship. There is minimal difference in saturation, indicating both hues carry a comparable level of purity. From a lightness perspective, Peru reflects considerably more light. Sitting near each other on the spectrum (30° apart), they offer a smooth visual flow.

Design recommendations for Brown vs Peru

From a design standpoint, these colors serve different layout roles. The darker Brown is excellent for text elements, borders, and structural divs to anchor the page, whereas the more luminous Peru works best for highlights, background sections, or notification badges. Ensure contrast checks are verified for text readability.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

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

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

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

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

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

◉ Individual Color References

Brown Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Peru Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes