Clay
Also known as: Brown Wood , Amber Brown , Autumn Ivy , Autumn Leaf
There is a earthy and grounded quality to Clay. The gentle, warm brown at #B66A50 rewards leather goods and autumn design. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Clay maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.17:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Clay color codes
- HEX
- #B66A50
- RGB
- rgb(182, 106, 80)
- RGBA
- rgba(182, 106, 80, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(15, 41%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(15, 56%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 42%, 56%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(53.2 29.2 28.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.3% 0.105 39.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 9.7
- RAL 3022: Salmon pink #D56D56 · ΔE 6.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Clay works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Clay
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Clay by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.06:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.17:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Clay background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Clay
Clay with its complement
Soft neighbors of Clay
Clay triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bruschetta #B2654E · ΔE 2.0
- Red Cent #AD654C · ΔE 2.5
- Spiced #BB715B · ΔE 2.8
- Mars #AD6242 · ΔE 3.9
- Hot Cacao #A5694F · ΔE 4.1
- Hazelnut #A8715A · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Clay is closest to Blue Moon .
FAQ
Clay FAQs
What color is Clay?
Clay is a medium brown with the hex code #B66A50. In HSL terms it has a hue of 15°, 41% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Clay?
The hex code for Clay is #B66A50. In RGB it's rgb(182, 106, 80), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 42%, 56%, 29%).
What colors go well with Clay?
Clay pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Clay : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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