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Credo

#DCBA42

RGB 220, 186, 66 · HSL 47°, 69%, 56% · CMYK 0, 15, 70, 14

Credo is #DCBA42 in HEX — rgb(220, 186, 66), hsl(47°, 69%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 70%, 14%).

Credo pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 69%, 56%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DCBA42

RGB220, 186, 66

HSL47°, 69%, 56%

HSV47°, 70%, 86%

CMYK0, 15, 70, 14

Decimal14465602

CSS RGBrgb(220, 186, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 69%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Gold DE5425

ΔE 3.1 · #DCB639

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 3.1 · #E4C14D

Dulux

Credo S16G8

ΔE 3.2 · #DCB542

Behr

Golden Cricket 370D-6

ΔE 3.4 · #D4B235

Valspar

Golden Meadow 3008-3B

ΔE 3.6 · #E4C24F

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 4.5 · #DDB835

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 4.9 · #E5BD3C

Vista Paint

Sunny Mood C-821

ΔE 7.2 · #F3C64A

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8 · #DBB651

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8.3 · #E1CC4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Mood 822

ΔE 8.6 · #F7C84A

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.7 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.2 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.6 · #F2D964

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 11.8 · #FFD754

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 16.9 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DCBA42

#4163DC

Analogous

#DC6D41

#DCBA42

#B0DC41

Triadic

#DCBA42

#41DCBB

#BB41DC

Split-Complementary

#DCBA42

#41B0DC

#6D41DC

Tetradic

#DCBA42

#41DC6D

#4163DC

#DC41B0

Monochromatic

#705C15

#B19120

#DCBA42

#E8D282

#F4E9C3

Rectangle

#DCBA42

#63DC41

#4163DC

#BB41DC

Compound

#DCBA42

#B0DC41

#4163DC

#6D41DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3C867

#E3D294

#EBE2C5

Darker

#C5A11F

#8A7013

#524209

Saturation

#A69C78

#DCBB41

#EEC530

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCBA42

#D3C042

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCBA42

#C0C05E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCBA42

#E0AEB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Credo brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E4B84D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#DCBA42

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D2BD71

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3251C1

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #DCBA42;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCBA42;

CSS Variable

--color-credo: #DCBA42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'credo': '#DCBA42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCBA42] text-[#DCBA42]

SCSS

$credo: #DCBA42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCBA42?

#DCBA42 is Credo, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCBA42 warm or cool?

Credo reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Credo?

Credo works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Credo?

Credo pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Credo?

You can download Credo on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Credo?

The hex code is #DCBA42. In RGB it's 220, 186, 66, and in HSL it's 47°, 69%, 56%.

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