Peru vs Copper: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Peru and Copper is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Peru is lighter. Peru (#CD853F) has an HSL of 30°, 59%, 53%, whereas Copper (#B87333) sits at 29°, 57%, 46%.

Peru#CD853F

Copper#B87333

#CD853FBlended: #C37C39#B87333

Peru vs Copper: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Peru Copper

BrightnessMedium (L=53%) — balanced, versatileMedium (L=46%) — balanced, versatile

SaturationModerately saturated (S=59%) — balanced in intensityModerately saturated (S=57%) — balanced in intensity

Hue familyOrangeOrange

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#CD853F#B87333

RGB205, 133, 63184, 115, 51

Can you use Peru and Copper together?

Copper text on Peru

Peru text on Copper

Contrast Ratio:1.27:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Peru and Copper Apart

●These two are very close numerically. Place them side-by-side on a neutral background to spot the subtle undertone difference.
●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Peru vs Copper in Design

Use Peru for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Use Copper for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Peru and Copper Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Peru#CD853F

Peru (#CD853F) is a medium, moderately saturated orange with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and balanced in intensity.

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Copper#B87333

Copper (#B87333) is a medium, moderately saturated orange with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and balanced in intensity.

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Peru and Copper WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Peru text on white

2.99:1Fail

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Peru text on black

7.02:1AAA

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Copper text on white

3.79:1AA Large

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Copper text on black

5.54:1AA

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Peru text on Copper

1.27:1Fail

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Copper text on Peru

1.27:1Fail

Explore Peru and Copper individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Peru color page#CD853F · shades, tints, pairings Copper color page#B87333 · shades, tints, pairings

More Peru and Copper Comparisons

Peru vs Copper FAQ

What is the difference between peru and copper?+

The main difference between Peru and Copper is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Peru is lighter. Peru (#CD853F) has an HSL of 30°, 59%, 53%, whereas Copper (#B87333) sits at 29°, 57%, 46%.

Is peru darker than copper?+

No. Copper is the darker of the two at 46% lightness, while Peru sits higher at 53%.

Are peru and copper the same color?+

No. Peru is #CD853F and Copper is #B87333. They differ by 1° in hue, 7% in lightness, and 2% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, peru or copper?+

They have nearly identical saturation — Peru at 59% and Copper at 57% in HSL.

Is peru warm or cool?+

Peru (#CD853F) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 30° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Is copper warm or cool?+

Copper (#B87333) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 29° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Can you use peru and copper together?+

Yes. Both peru and copper are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use copper as the dominant color and peru as the accent or highlight.

What color family does peru belong to?+

Peru belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 30°, 59%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.

What is the hex code for peru?+

The hex code for Peru is #CD853F. In RGB, that's rgb(205, 133, 63), and in HSL it's hsl(30, 59%, 53%).

What is the hex code for copper?+

The hex code for Copper is #B87333. In RGB, that's rgb(184, 115, 51), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 57%, 46%).