Clay Pipe Color – #d9c8b7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Clay Pipe color hex code is #d9c8b7, and it is composed of 85% red, 78% green and 72% blue.
Clay Pipe is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 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 Pipe color (#d9c8b7) against dark backgrounds.

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Clay Pipe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Clay Pipe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d9c8b7 |
| RGB | rgb(217,200,183) |
| HSL | hsl(30,30.9%,78.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 16, 15 |
| HSV | 30, 16, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 78, 72 |
| XYZ | 57.8, 59.5, 53.2 |
| LAB | 81.6, 3.1, 10.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.63 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.9 (passes WCAG AA) |
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