Peru vs Rust: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Peru and Rust is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Peru is lighter and Rust is more saturated. Peru (#CD853F) has an HSL of 30°, 59%, 53%, whereas Rust (#B7410E) sits at 18°, 86%, 39%.

Peru#CD853F

Rust#B7410E

#CD853FBlended: #C26327#B7410E

Peru vs Rust: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Peru Rust

BrightnessMedium (L=53%) — balanced, versatileDark (L=39%) — rich, serious, substantial

SaturationModerately saturated (S=59%) — balanced in intensityVivid (S=86%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching

Hue familyOrangeOrange

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#CD853F#B7410E

RGB205, 133, 63183, 65, 14

Can you use Peru and Rust together?

Rust text on Peru

Peru text on Rust

Contrast Ratio:1.86:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Peru and Rust Apart

●Look at lightness first: Peru is noticeably lighter.
●Check saturation: Rust looks more vivid and saturated.
●Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 12° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Peru vs Rust in Design

Use Peru for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Use Rust for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Peru and Rust 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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Rust#B7410E

Rust (#B7410E) is a dark, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Peru and Rust 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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Rust text on white

5.56:1AA

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Rust text on black

3.78:1AA Large

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Peru text on Rust

1.86:1Fail

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Rust text on Peru

1.86:1Fail

Explore Peru and Rust individually

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

Peru color page#CD853F · shades, tints, pairings Rust color page#B7410E · shades, tints, pairings

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Peru vs Rust FAQ

What is the difference between peru and rust?+

The main difference between Peru and Rust is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Peru is lighter and Rust is more saturated. Peru (#CD853F) has an HSL of 30°, 59%, 53%, whereas Rust (#B7410E) sits at 18°, 86%, 39%.

Is peru darker than rust?+

No. Rust is the darker of the two at 39% lightness, while Peru sits higher at 53%.

Are peru and rust the same color?+

No. Peru is #CD853F and Rust is #B7410E. They differ by 12° in hue, 14% in lightness, and 27% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, peru or rust?+

Rust is more saturated. In HSL, Peru has 59% saturation and Rust has 86% — Rust is the more vivid of the two, while Peru 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 rust warm or cool?+

Rust (#B7410E) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 18° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Can you use peru and rust together?+

Yes. Both peru and rust are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use rust 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 rust?+

The hex code for Rust is #B7410E. In RGB, that's rgb(183, 65, 14), and in HSL it's hsl(18, 86%, 39%).