Cedar Chest
Also known as: Chilli Cashew , Bugman’s Glow , Martian Ironearth , Grand Duke
Cedar Chest is a medium, lively red that reads as confident and commanding. It earns its place in food branding and sale banners. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.04:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cedar Chest color codes
- HEX
- #C95A49
- RGB
- rgb(201, 90, 73)
- RGBA
- rgba(201, 90, 73, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 54%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 64%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 55%, 64%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(52.7 44.2 32.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.3% 0.145 30.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: indianred #CD5C5C · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 3022: Salmon pink #D56D56 · ΔE 5.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cedar Chest works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cedar Chest
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Cedar Chest by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.04:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cedar Chest background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cedar Chest
Cedar Chest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cedar Chest
Cedar Chest triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Firebug #CD5C51 · ΔE 2.2
- Tandoori #BB5C4D · ΔE 2.9
- Barbecue #C26157 · ΔE 3.5
- Pimento #DC5D47 · ΔE 4.2
- Fox #CA4E33 · ΔE 4.5
- Conker #B94E41 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cedar Chest is closest to Oasis .
FAQ
Cedar Chest FAQs
What color is Cedar Chest?
Cedar Chest is a medium red with the hex code #C95A49. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 54% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cedar Chest?
The hex code for Cedar Chest is #C95A49. In RGB it's rgb(201, 90, 73), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 55%, 64%, 21%).
What colors go well with Cedar Chest?
Cedar Chest pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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