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Crete

#778844

Crete is a neutral medium color with the hex code #778844. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 119, 136, 68 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 50%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Crete color values

HEX
#778844
RGB
119, 136, 68
HSL
75°, 33%, 40%
CMYK
12, 0, 50, 47

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Crete sits at 75° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Crete is rendered as rgb(119, 136, 68), where the green channel leads at 136, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Crete translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 0M 50Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Crete

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #778844;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 119, 136, 68;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#778844',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 50%
K: 47%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(119, 136, 68)
rgba(119, 136, 68, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

12 brand s with colors near 75° on the color wheel

Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Shopify logo
Shopify

Frequently asked questions

What color is #778844?
#778844 is Crete, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 119, 136, 68. It has a hue of 75°, 33% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #778844?
The RGB color code for #778844 is rgb(119, 136, 68). This means it contains 119 red, 136 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Crete a warm or cool color?
Crete (#778844) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #778844 in CSS?
You can use #778844 in CSS with: background-color: #778844; or color: #778844; or as an RGB value: rgb(119, 136, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 50%, 47%.

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