Cheesus
Also known as: Apricot Glow , Afternoon , Grandis , Egg Yolk
As a soft take on orange, Cheesus carries warm and inviting energy that suits children's products and fitness brands. 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Cheesus
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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 Cheesus 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 1.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.16:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cheesus background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cheesus
Cheesus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cheesus
Cheesus triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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