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Peru

#E08152

Peru is a warm light color with the hex code #E08152. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 224, 129, 82 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 63%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Peru Color Values

HEX
#E08152
RGB
224, 129, 82
HSL
20°, 70%, 60%
CMYK
0, 42, 63, 12

About this color

Peru sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 70% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like Peru work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Peru in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 42%, 63%, 12% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Peru

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E08152;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 224, 129, 82;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E08152',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 42%
Y: 63%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(224, 129, 82)
rgba(224, 129, 82, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E08152?
#E08152 is Peru, a warm light color with RGB values of 224, 129, 82. It has a hue of 20°, 70% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E08152?
The RGB color code for #E08152 is rgb(224, 129, 82). This means it contains 224 red, 129 green, and 82 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Peru a warm or cool color?
Peru (#E08152) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E08152 in CSS?
You can use #E08152 in CSS with: background-color: #E08152; or color: #E08152; or as an RGB value: rgb(224, 129, 82). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 63%, 12%.