Clay Ground Color – #bd856c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Clay Ground color hex code is #bd856c, and it is composed of 74% red, 52% green and 42% blue.
Clay Ground is a light, muted, and warm color at 43% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.12:1 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 Ground color (#bd856c) against dark backgrounds.

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Clay Ground Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Clay Ground, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bd856c |
| RGB | rgb(189,133,108) |
| HSL | hsl(19,38%,58.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 30, 43, 26 |
| HSV | 19, 43, 74 |
| RGB % | 74, 52, 42 |
| XYZ | 32.1, 28.7, 18 |
| LAB | 60.5, 18.4, 22.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 43% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.74 (passes WCAG AA) |
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