Cheddar
Also known as: Wiener Schnitzel , Angry Hornet , Autumn Yellow , Gold Fusion
Cheddar brings a warm and inviting feel to a palette. This medium orange suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.26:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cheddar color codes
- HEX
- #EE9A09
- RGB
- rgb(238, 154, 9)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 154, 9, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 93%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 96%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 35%, 96%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(71.0 26.0 74.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.3% 0.161 70.5)
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: orange #FFA500 · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 1037: Sun yellow #F09200 · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Cheddar 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 Cheddar
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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 Cheddar 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 2.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cheddar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cheddar
Cheddar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cheddar
Cheddar triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hot Butter #E69D00 · ΔE 3.0
- Persimmon #E59B34 · ΔE 3.1
- Jack-O #FB9902 · ΔE 3.1
- Carona #FBA52E · ΔE 3.5
- Tiger King #DD9922 · ΔE 3.7
- Cheese #FFA600 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cheddar is closest to Cerulean .
FAQ
Cheddar FAQs
What color is Cheddar?
Cheddar is a medium orange with the hex code #EE9A09. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 93% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cheddar?
The hex code for Cheddar is #EE9A09. In RGB it's rgb(238, 154, 9), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 35%, 96%, 7%).
What colors go well with Cheddar?
Cheddar pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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