Green Clay Color – #889988: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Damp earth on a potter’s wheel, still grey-green before the kiln. Green Clay color sits almost exactly between sage and slate. Ceramic studios and natural cosmetics packaging both use it.

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#889988
Green Clay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Green Clay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #889988 |
| RGB | rgb(136,153,136) |
| HSL | hsl(120,7.7%,56.7%) |
| CMYK | 11, 0, 11, 40 |
| HSV | 120, 11, 60 |
| RGB % | 53, 60, 53 |
| XYZ | 26, 29.8, 27.7 |
| LAB | 61.5, -9.4, 6.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.02 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.96 (passes WCAG AA) |
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#889988

Green Clay
#6b9194

Blue Clay
#e8e1d3

White Clay
#a49690

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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