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Peru Tan

#8D420C

Peru Tan is a warm dark color with the hex code #8D420C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 141, 66, 12 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 53%, 91%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Peru Tan color values

HEX
#8D420C
RGB
141, 66, 12
HSL
25°, 84%, 30%
CMYK
0, 53, 91, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Peru Tan sits at 25° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Peru Tan is rendered as rgb(141, 66, 12), where the red channel dominates at 141, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Peru Tan translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 53M 91Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Peru Tan

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8D420C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 141, 66, 12;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8D420C',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 53%
Y: 91%
K: 45%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(141, 66, 12)
rgba(141, 66, 12, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 25° on the color wheel

Burger King logo
Burger King
Penguin Random House logo
Penguin Random House
Chobani logo
Chobani
IV Interactive logo
IV Interactive

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8D420C?
#8D420C is Peru Tan, a warm dark color with RGB values of 141, 66, 12. It has a hue of 25°, 84% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8D420C?
The RGB color code for #8D420C is rgb(141, 66, 12). This means it contains 141 red, 66 green, and 12 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Peru Tan a warm or cool color?
Peru Tan (#8D420C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8D420C in CSS?
You can use #8D420C in CSS with: background-color: #8D420C; or color: #8D420C; or as an RGB value: rgb(141, 66, 12). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 91%, 45%.

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