Peru vs Greige: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Peru and Greige is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Greige is lighter and Peru is more saturated. Peru (#CD853F) has an HSL of 30°, 59%, 53%, whereas Greige (#B2A591) sits at 36°, 18%, 63%.

Peru#CD853F

Greige#B2A591

#CD853FBlended: #C09568#B2A591

Peru vs Greige: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Peru Greige

BrightnessMedium (L=53%) — balanced, versatileLight (L=63%) — airy, soft, approachable

SaturationModerately saturated (S=59%) — balanced in intensityMuted (S=18%) — subdued, sophisticated

Hue familyOrangeOrange

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#CD853F#B2A591

RGB205, 133, 63178, 165, 145

Can you use Peru and Greige together?

Greige text on Peru

Peru text on Greige

Contrast Ratio:1.24:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Peru and Greige Apart

●Look at lightness first: Greige is noticeably lighter.
●Check saturation: Peru looks more vivid and saturated.
●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Peru vs Greige in Design

Use Peru for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Use Greige for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Peru and Greige 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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Greige#B2A591

Greige (#B2A591) is a light, muted orange with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and subdued, sophisticated.

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Peru and Greige 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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Greige text on white

2.42:1Fail

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Greige text on black

8.68:1AAA

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Peru text on Greige

1.24:1Fail

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Greige text on Peru

1.24:1Fail

Explore Peru and Greige individually

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

Peru color page#CD853F · shades, tints, pairings Greige color page#B2A591 · shades, tints, pairings

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Peru vs Greige FAQ

What is the difference between peru and greige?+

The main difference between Peru and Greige is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Greige is lighter and Peru is more saturated. Peru (#CD853F) has an HSL of 30°, 59%, 53%, whereas Greige (#B2A591) sits at 36°, 18%, 63%.

Is peru darker than greige?+

Yes. Peru is darker, with a lightness of 53% in HSL compared to Greige at 63% — a 10-point gap.

Are peru and greige the same color?+

No. Peru is #CD853F and Greige is #B2A591. They differ by 6° in hue, 10% in lightness, and 41% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, peru or greige?+

Peru is more saturated. In HSL, Peru has 59% saturation and Greige has 18% — Peru is the more vivid of the two, while Greige reads as more muted.

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 greige warm or cool?+

Greige (#B2A591) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 36° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Can you use peru and greige together?+

Yes. Both peru and greige are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use peru as the dominant color and greige 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 greige?+

The hex code for Greige is #B2A591. In RGB, that's rgb(178, 165, 145), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 18%, 63%).