Nile Clay Color – #8b8174: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Nile Clay color hex code is #8b8174, and it is composed of 55% red, 51% green and 45% blue.
Nile Clay is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.83:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nile Clay color (#8b8174) against dark backgrounds.

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Nile Clay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nile Clay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b8174 |
| RGB | rgb(139,129,116) |
| HSL | hsl(34,9%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 17, 45 |
| HSV | 34, 17, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 51, 45 |
| XYZ | 21.7, 22.5, 19.7 |
| LAB | 54.6, 1.5, 8.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.49 (passes WCAG AA) |
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