Cress Green Color – #bca949: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cress Green color hex code is #bca949, and it is composed of 74% red, 66% green and 29% blue.
Cress Green is a light, bright, and warm color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cress Green color (#bca949) against dark backgrounds.

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Cress Green Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cress Green, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bca949 |
| RGB | rgb(188,169,73) |
| HSL | hsl(50,46.2%,51.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 61, 26 |
| HSV | 50, 61, 74 |
| RGB % | 74, 66, 29 |
| XYZ | 36.1, 39.5, 12 |
| LAB | 69.1, -4.8, 50.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.91 (passes WCAG AA) |
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