Salem Clay Color – #b4ab99: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Salem Clay color hex code is #b4ab99, and it is composed of 71% red, 67% green and 60% blue.
Salem Clay is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Salem Clay color (#b4ab99) against dark backgrounds.

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Salem Clay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Salem Clay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b4ab99 |
| RGB | rgb(180,171,153) |
| HSL | hsl(40,15.3%,65.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 15, 29 |
| HSV | 40, 15, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 67, 60 |
| XYZ | 39.1, 41.1, 36 |
| LAB | 70.2, 0.1, 10.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
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