#DB8A57
A light, moderate orange closely aligning with Peru.
About #DB8A57
At its core, #DB8A57 is a light and moderate hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Peru. Its digital footprint relies on 219 parts red, 138 parts green, and 87 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 0% Cyan, 37% Magenta, 60% Yellow, and 14% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DB8A57
RGB219, 138, 87
HSL23.2°, 64.7%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 37%, 60%, 14%
HSV23.2°, 60.3%, 85.9%
LAB64.9, 26.0, 39.9
XYZ40.0, 33.9, 13.5
Decimal14387799
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.70:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.79:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.58:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.62:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DB8A57;
}
.text-color {
color: #DB8A57;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DB8A57;
}