Pipe Clay Color – #cac7bc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pipe Clay color hex code is #cac7bc, and it is composed of 79% red, 78% green and 74% blue.
Pipe Clay is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pipe Clay color (#cac7bc) against dark backgrounds.

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Pipe Clay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pipe Clay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cac7bc |
| RGB | rgb(202,199,188) |
| HSL | hsl(47,11.7%,76.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 7, 21 |
| HSV | 47, 7, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 78, 74 |
| XYZ | 53.9, 57, 55.7 |
| LAB | 80.2, -0.7, 5.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.41 (passes WCAG AA) |
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