Credo Color – #dcba42: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Credo color hex code is #dcba42, and it is composed of 86% red, 73% green and 26% blue.
Credo is a light, bright, and warm color at 70% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Credo color (#dcba42) against dark backgrounds.

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Credo Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Credo, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dcba42 |
| RGB | rgb(220,186,66) |
| HSL | hsl(47,68.8%,56.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 70, 14 |
| HSV | 47, 70, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 73, 26 |
| XYZ | 48.1, 50.7, 12.4 |
| LAB | 76.5, -0.2, 62.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 70% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.15 (passes WCAG AA) |









