Cheese Wiz
Also known as: Brass Buttons , Rob Roy , Lemon Essence , Yolk Yellow
Part of the orange family, Cheese Wiz pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.23:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cheese Wiz color codes
- HEX
- #DFAD51
- RGB
- rgb(223, 173, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(223, 173, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 69%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 64%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 64%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(74.1 11.8 53.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.6% 0.124 80.4)
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: goldenrod #DAA520 · ΔE 4.9
- RAL 1012: Lemon yellow #DDAF27 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Cheese Wiz 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 Cheese Wiz
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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 Cheese Wiz 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 2.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.23:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cheese Wiz background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cheese Wiz
Cheese Wiz with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cheese Wiz
Cheese Wiz triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sunray #E3AB57 · ΔE 2.6
- Honey Glow #E8B447 · ΔE 3.0
- Quercitron #E5B03D · ΔE 3.0
- Currywurst #DDAA33 · ΔE 3.5
- Chipmunk #CFA14A · ΔE 3.7
- Yakitori #ECAB3F · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cheese Wiz is closest to Fly Away .
FAQ
Cheese Wiz FAQs
What color is Cheese Wiz?
Cheese Wiz is a medium orange with the hex code #DFAD51. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 69% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cheese Wiz?
The hex code for Cheese Wiz is #DFAD51. In RGB it's rgb(223, 173, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 64%, 13%).
What colors go well with Cheese Wiz?
Cheese Wiz 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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