Cheesus
Also known as: Apricot Glow, Afternoon, Grandis, Egg Yolk
Cheesus is what happens when orange turns soft and vivid. The effect is friendly and enthusiastic, made for friendly UI accents and children's products. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.16:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cheesus color codes
- HEX
- #FFCC77
- RGB
- rgb(255, 204, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 204, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 100%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 53%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 53%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(85.3 11.5 49.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.3% 0.118 79.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: navajowhite#FFDEAD · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 1018 — Zinc yellow#FACA30 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Cheesus 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 Cheesus
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cheesus 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 1.48:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.16:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cheesus background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cheesus
Cheesus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cheesus
Cheesus triad
Similar colors
- Egg Yolk#FFCE81 · ΔE 1.4
- Chanterelle#FFC66E · ΔE 1.9
- Honeypot#FFC863 · ΔE 2.6
- Cantaloupe#FFD479 · ΔE 3.1
- Mille-Feuille#EFC87D · ΔE 3.5
- Popcorn#F7D07A · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cheesus is closest to Night Snow.
Cheesus FAQs
What color is Cheesus?
Cheesus is a light orange with the hex code #FFCC77. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 100% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cheesus?
The hex code for Cheesus is #FFCC77. In RGB it's rgb(255, 204, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 53%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cheesus?
Cheesus 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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