What is the difference between peru and terracotta?+
The main difference between Peru and Terracotta is hue — Peru is a warm orange, while Terracotta is a warm red. Peru (#CD853F) has an HSL of 30°, 59%, 53%, whereas Terracotta (#E2725B) sits at 10°, 70%, 62%.
Is peru darker than terracotta?+
Yes. Peru is darker, with a lightness of 53% in HSL compared to Terracotta at 62% — a 9-point gap.
Are peru and terracotta the same color?+
No. Peru is #CD853F and Terracotta is #E2725B. They differ by 20° in hue, 9% in lightness, and 11% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, peru or terracotta?+
Terracotta is more saturated. In HSL, Peru has 59% saturation and Terracotta has 70% — Terracotta 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 terracotta warm or cool?+
Terracotta (#E2725B) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 10° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use peru and terracotta together?+
Yes. Peru (orange) and Terracotta (red) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
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 terracotta?+
The hex code for Terracotta is #E2725B. In RGB, that's rgb(226, 114, 91), and in HSL it's hsl(10, 70%, 62%).