#CC7542
A medium, moderate orange closely aligning with Peru.
About #CC7542
The precise color #CC7542 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Peru. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 117, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 43% M, 68% Y, and 20% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC7542
RGB204, 117, 66
HSL22.2°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 43%, 68%, 20%
HSV22.2°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB58.0, 29.8, 42.2
XYZ32.2, 26.0, 8.5
Decimal13399362
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.19:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.24:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.26:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC7542;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC7542;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC7542;
}