Clay Color – #b66a50: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Clay color hex code is #b66a50, and it is composed of 71% red, 42% green and 31% blue.
Clay is a dark, muted, and warm color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 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 color (#b66a50) against dark backgrounds.

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Clay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Clay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b66a50 |
| RGB | rgb(182,106,80) |
| HSL | hsl(15,41.1%,51.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 42, 56, 29 |
| HSV | 15, 56, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 42, 31 |
| XYZ | 25.9, 20.8, 10.2 |
| LAB | 52.7, 27.9, 27.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.06 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.17 (passes WCAG AA) |
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White Clay
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Wet Clay
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Wet Desert Clay
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Wet Pottery Clay
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Western Clay
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