Cheddar
Also known as: Wiener Schnitzel, Angry Hornet, Autumn Yellow, Gold Fusion
Cheddar is a medium, vivid orange that reads as warm and inviting. It shines in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Cheddar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.26:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cheddar background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cheddar
Cheddar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cheddar
Cheddar triad
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.
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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