Crete

Q: How do I use #7E8C40 in CSS?

You can use #7E8C40 in CSS with: background-color: #7E8C40; or color: #7E8C40; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 140, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 54%, 45%.

#7E8C40

Crete is a neutral medium color with the hex code #7E8C40. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 126, 140, 64 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 0%, 54%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Crete color values

HEX: #7E8C40
RGB: 126, 140, 64
HSL: 71°, 37%, 40%
CMYK: 10, 0, 54, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Crete sits at 71° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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(126, 140, 64), where the green channel leads at 140, 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 10C 0M 54Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Crete

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7E8C40;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 140, 64;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7E8C40',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 0%
Y: 54%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(126, 140, 64)
rgba(126, 140, 64, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 71° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7E8C40?

#7E8C40 is Crete, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 126, 140, 64. It has a hue of 71°, 37% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7E8C40?

The RGB color code for #7E8C40 is rgb(126, 140, 64). This means it contains 126 red, 140 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Crete a warm or cool color?

Crete (#7E8C40) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #7E8C40 in CSS?

You can use #7E8C40 in CSS with: background-color: #7E8C40; or color: #7E8C40; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 140, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 54%, 45%.