Cheddar Color – #ee9a09: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cheddar color hex code is #ee9a09, and it is composed of 93% red, 60% green and 4% blue.
Cheddar is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 96% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cheddar color (#ee9a09) against dark backgrounds.

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Cheddar Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cheddar, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ee9a09 |
| RGB | rgb(238,154,9) |
| HSL | hsl(38,92.7%,48.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 35, 96, 7 |
| HSV | 38, 96, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 60, 4 |
| XYZ | 46.9, 41.3, 5.8 |
| LAB | 70.4, 22.8, 73.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 96% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.26 (passes WCAG AA) |
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