Cheese

Q: How do I use #F9A406 in CSS?

You can use #F9A406 in CSS with: background-color: #F9A406; or color: #F9A406; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 164, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 34%, 98%, 2%.

#F9A406

Cheese is a warm medium color with the hex code #F9A406. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 249, 164, 6 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 34%, 98%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cheese Color Values

HEX: #F9A406
RGB: 249, 164, 6
HSL: 39°, 95%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 34, 98, 2

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cheese sits at 39° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 95% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Cheese work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Cheese in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 34%, 98%, 2% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cheese

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F9A406;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 249, 164, 6;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F9A406',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 34%
Y: 98%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(249, 164, 6)
rgba(249, 164, 6, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 39° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9A406?

#F9A406 is Cheese, a warm medium color with RGB values of 249, 164, 6. It has a hue of 39°, 95% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F9A406?

The RGB color code for #F9A406 is rgb(249, 164, 6). This means it contains 249 red, 164 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cheese a warm or cool color?

Cheese (#F9A406) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F9A406 in CSS?

You can use #F9A406 in CSS with: background-color: #F9A406; or color: #F9A406; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 164, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 34%, 98%, 2%.