Kaolin Color – #ad7d40: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kaolin color hex code is #ad7d40, and it is composed of 68% red, 49% green and 25% blue.
Kaolin is a light, bright, and warm color at 63% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.63:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kaolin color (#ad7d40) against dark backgrounds.

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Kaolin Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kaolin, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ad7d40 |
| RGB | rgb(173,125,64) |
| HSL | hsl(34,46%,46.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 28, 63, 32 |
| HSV | 34, 63, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 49, 25 |
| XYZ | 25.5, 23.9, 8.1 |
| LAB | 56, 12.2, 40 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 63% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.63 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.78 (passes WCAG AA) |










