Clay
Also known as: Brown Wood, Amber Brown, Autumn Ivy, Autumn Leaf
Expect earthy and grounded associations from Clay — a medium brown well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Clay
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.06:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.17:1
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Best text color on a Clay background: #000000
Palettes featuring Clay
Clay with its complement
Soft neighbors of Clay
Clay triad
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.
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.
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