What Color isCrete?

#777B2C

What Color is Crete

Crete (Hex #777B2C) is a soft, medium-toned shade of yellow. As a warm color, it pairs exceptionally well with contrasting blues. Get RGB values, find matching paints, and download Crete palettes.

What color is opposite Crete?

The opposite color to Crete is Minsk (#312d7c).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Green
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Autumn
  • Complementary Color: #312D7C
  • Brightness: 113/255
  • Saturation: 64%

Colors That Pair Well With Crete

Complementary

Pair with Minsk for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.

#777B2C#312d7c

High Contrast

Use Chetwode Blue for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.

#777B2C#8884d3

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#adb080#3c3e16

Color Variations

Tints (add white)

Sycamore#85884110%
Green Smoke#92955620%
Green Smoke#a0a36b30%
Swamp Green#adb08040%
Swamp Green#bbbd9650%
Thistle Green#c9caab60%
Tana#d6d7c070%
Satin Linen#e4e5d580%
Cararra#f1f2ea90%

Tones (add grey)

Crete#787c3410%
Pesto#797c3d20%
Pesto#7a7d4530%
Avocado#7b7d4e40%
Clay Creek#7c7e5650%
Flax Smoke#7c7e5e60%
Limed Ash#7d7f6770%
Bandicoot#7e7f6f80%
Friar Gray#7f807890%

Shades (add black)

Crete#6b6f2810%
Saratoga#5f622320%
Woodland#53561f30%
Woodland#474a1a40%
Thatch Green#3c3e1650%
Woodrush#30311260%
Mikado#24250d70%
Rangoon Green#18190980%
Marshland#0c0c0490%

Color Conversions

Hex
#777B2C
RGB
119, 123, 44
RGB %
47%, 48%, 17%
HSL
63°, 47%, 33%
HSV
63°, 64%, 48%
CMYK
3%, 0%, 64%, 52%
LAB
49.82, -12.64, 41.34
XYZ
15.15, 18.27, 5.11

Color Blindness Simulation

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CSS Snippets

Text Color (Hex)
Aa
color: #777B2C;
Text Color (RGB)
Aa
color: rgb(119, 123, 44);
Background Color
background-color: #777B2C;
Border
border: 3px solid #777B2C;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #777B2C66;
Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #777B2C 0%, #ffffff 100%);
Cushion Mockup

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MaterialEco Velvet
Size30cm x 30cm
Color
Crete

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Product Details

Add a touch of luxury to your home with our premium Eco Velvet cushions. Soft to the touch, these cushions are perfect for adding comfort and style to any room.

  • Material: Soft Eco Velvet.
  • Feel: Velvety soft finish.
  • Backing: Stone coloured back (or double-sided print).
  • Print: Edge-to-edge vibrant color using water-based inks.
  • Care: Machine washable at 30°C.
  • Construction: Handmade to order with a concealed zipper.
Eco Credentials

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  • Made to Order: Produced only when you order, eliminating overproduction and waste.
  • Water-Based Inks: Printed using neo-pigment, water-based inks that are non-hazardous, toxin-free, and vegan-friendly.
  • Local Fulfilment: Produced locally where possible to reduce carbon emissions from transport.
  • Vegan Friendly: No animal products are used in the production of these cushions.

What Goes With Crete?

Explore color palettes containing Crete and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Analogous

Dallas
Crete
Green Leaf

Complementary

Crete
Minsk

Split-complementary

Crete
Venice Blue
Honey Flower

Triadic

Crete
Paradiso
Plum

Tetradic

Crete
Amazon
Minsk
Camelot

Monochromatic

Registration black
Woodrush
Crete
Celery
Deco

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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UI Examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Crete?
The hex code for Crete is #777B2C. The RGB values are (119, 123, 44). You can find more formats like CMYK and LAB in the Color Conversions section.
What colors go with Crete?
Crete pairs well with its complementary color, Minsk (#312d7c). It also works great with analogous colors (neighbors on the wheel) and triadic combinations. See our recommended pairings for more ideas.
Is Crete accessible for text?
No, Crete is not readable on white backgrounds. It is not readable on black backgrounds. For detailed contrast ratios and WCAG scores, check the accessibility section.
How do I use Crete in CSS?

You can use Crete in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:

.crete {
  background-color: #777B2C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.

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