ORANGES

Cheddar

#EE9A09

RGB 238, 154, 9 · HSL 38°, 93%, 48% · CMYK 0, 35, 96, 7

Cheddar is #EE9A09 in HEX — rgb(238, 154, 9), hsl(38°, 93%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 96%, 7%).

Cheddar pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 93%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EE9A09

RGB238, 154, 9

HSL38°, 93%, 48%

HSV38°, 96%, 93%

CMYK0, 35, 96, 7

Decimal15637001

CSS RGBrgb(238, 154, 9)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 93%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 2 · #F39F18

Dulux

Indulgent Yellow S13H9

ΔE 4.7 · #F3A225

Vista Paint

Gilded Vision K-1209

ΔE 4.9 · #FFA521

Behr

Peach Butter S-G-310

ΔE 5.6 · #FFA226

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 5.8 · #EEA300

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2018-10

ΔE 6.7 · #FFA001

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 7.1 · #F59724

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 7.4 · #F8AC1D

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 7.9 · #FFA900

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 8.3 · #FFAA00

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 13.3 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 14.1 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 15 · #FA9B40

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.2 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 20.8 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EE9A09

#095CEC

Analogous

#EC2709

#EE9A09

#CEEC09

Triadic

#EE9A09

#09EC99

#9909EC

Split-Complementary

#EE9A09

#09CEEC

#2709EC

Tetradic

#EE9A09

#09EC27

#095CEC

#EC09CE

Monochromatic

#593903

#A26906

#EE9A09

#F8B849

#FBD593

Rectangle

#EE9A09

#5CEC09

#095CEC

#9909EC

Compound

#EE9A09

#CEEC09

#095CEC

#2709EC

Variations

Lighter

#F8AF32

#EEC071

#EFD9B2

Darker

#C27B02

#875500

#4E3200

Saturation

#9D8458

#EC9909

#F19A04

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE9A09

#CBB700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE9A09

#ACAC3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE9A09

#EF919D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cheddar reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F2A022

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EE9A09

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DFA546

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1652BA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EE9A09;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE9A09;

CSS Variable

--color-cheddar: #EE9A09;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cheddar': '#EE9A09' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE9A09] text-[#EE9A09]

SCSS

$cheddar: #EE9A09;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE9A09?

#EE9A09 is Cheddar, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EE9A09 warm or cool?

Cheddar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cheddar?

Cheddar works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cheddar?

Cheddar pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cheddar?

You can download Cheddar on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cheddar?

The hex code is #EE9A09. In RGB it's 238, 154, 9, and in HSL it's 38°, 93%, 48%.

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