Muted Clay
Also known as: Ginger Whisper , Copperleaf , Zanci , Rosy Copper
Muted Clay holds a soft position in the orange range and reads as playful and vibrant. You'll see it used for children's products and fitness brands. Muted Clay plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 7.56:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Muted Clay color codes
- HEX
- #CF8A78
- RGB
- rgb(207, 138, 120)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 138, 120, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(12, 48%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(12, 42%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 33%, 42%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(64.4 25.6 21.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.9% 0.089 35.3)
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: darksalmon #E9967A · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Muted 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: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Muted 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 Muted 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 2.78:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.56:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Muted Clay background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Muted Clay
Muted Clay with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muted Clay
Muted Clay triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Earthworm #C3816E · ΔE 3.3
- Whisky #C2877B · ΔE 3.3
- Shrimp #E29A86 · ΔE 5.0
- Redolenc #EA8A7A · ΔE 5.5
- Lox #EC9079 · ΔE 5.6
- Copper Coin #DA8A67 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Muted Clay is closest to Viking .
FAQ
Muted Clay FAQs
What color is Muted Clay?
Muted Clay is a medium orange with the hex code #CF8A78. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 48% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Muted Clay?
The hex code for Muted Clay is #CF8A78. In RGB it's rgb(207, 138, 120), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 33%, 42%, 19%).
What colors go well with Muted Clay?
Muted 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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