Methadone
Also known as: Cherry Sangria, Mars Red, Goji Berry, Classic Red
Quietly passionate and urgent, Methadone is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sale banners and sportswear. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.46:1, passes WCAG AA).
Methadone color codes
- HEX
- #CC2233
- RGB
- rgb(204, 34, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 34, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(354, 71%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(354, 83%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 83%, 75%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(45.3 64.4 36.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.7% 0.202 22.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3020 — Traffic red#C1121C · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Methadone works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Methadone
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Methadone 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 5.46:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.84:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Methadone background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Methadone
Methadone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Methadone
Methadone triad
Similar colors
- Red Tape#CC1133 · ΔE 1.7
- Cherry#CF0234 · ΔE 2.3
- Carmine#D60036 · ΔE 2.5
- Bento Box#CC363C · ΔE 2.5
- Knockout#C42B2D · ΔE 2.6
- Lolita#BF2735 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Methadone is closest to Jade Jewel.
Methadone FAQs
What color is Methadone?
Methadone is a medium red with the hex code #CC2233. In HSL terms it has a hue of 354°, 71% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Methadone?
The hex code for Methadone is #CC2233. In RGB it's rgb(204, 34, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 83%, 75%, 20%).
What colors go well with Methadone?
Methadone pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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