Clay Ash Color – #bdc8b3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Clay Ash color hex code is #bdc8b3, and it is composed of 74% red, 78% green and 70% blue.
Clay Ash is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Clay Ash color (#bdc8b3) against dark backgrounds.

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Clay Ash Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Clay Ash, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bdc8b3 |
| RGB | rgb(189,200,179) |
| HSL | hsl(91,16%,74.3%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 11, 22 |
| HSV | 91, 11, 78 |
| RGB % | 74, 78, 70 |
| XYZ | 49.8, 55.4, 50.7 |
| LAB | 79.3, -7.6, 9.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.74 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
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