Escalope
Also known as: Cinnamon Brandy, Cabana Melon, Subdued Sienna, Harvest Time
Part of the orange family, Escalope pairs a soft base with a playful and vibrant presence — ideal for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.28:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Escalope color codes
- HEX
- #CC8866
- RGB
- rgb(204, 136, 102)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 136, 102, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 50%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 50%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 33%, 50%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(63.3 24.0 29.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.8% 0.096 47.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darksalmon#E9967A · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Escalope works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Escalope
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Escalope 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 2.88:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.28:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Escalope background: #000000
Palettes featuring Escalope
Escalope with its complement
Soft neighbors of Escalope
Escalope triad
Similar colors
- Copper Coin#DA8A67 · ΔE 2.9
- Pheasant#C17C54 · ΔE 4.3
- Copperhead#D68755 · ΔE 4.4
- Whiskey#D29062 · ΔE 4.4
- Butterum#C68F65 · ΔE 4.9
- Earthworm#C3816E · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Escalope is closest to Surgical.
Escalope FAQs
What color is Escalope?
Escalope is a medium orange with the hex code #CC8866. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Escalope?
The hex code for Escalope is #CC8866. In RGB it's rgb(204, 136, 102), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 33%, 50%, 20%).
What colors go well with Escalope?
Escalope pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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