Italian Clay Color – #d79979: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Italian Clay color hex code is #d79979, and it is composed of 84% red, 60% green and 47% blue.
Italian Clay is a light, muted, and warm color at 44% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Italian Clay color (#d79979) against dark backgrounds.

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Italian Clay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Italian Clay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d79979 |
| RGB | rgb(215,153,121) |
| HSL | hsl(20,54%,65.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 29, 44, 16 |
| HSV | 20, 44, 84 |
| RGB % | 84, 60, 47 |
| XYZ | 42.9, 38.6, 23.3 |
| LAB | 68.5, 19.5, 26 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 44% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.72 (passes WCAG AA) |
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