#800000
HEX
#800000 RGB
rgb(128, 0, 0) HSL
0°, 100%, 25% About Maroon Color
Maroon is a deep, rich red-brown that conveys sophistication and tradition. It is often used in academic institutions and premium wine brands.
Use Cases for Maroon
academic brandingwine labelspremium headersfall themestraditional sites
Shades & Tints of Maroon
#ffffff
#dfbfbf
#c08080
#a04040
#800000
#600000
#400000
#200000
#000000
Complementary Color
#800000
#008080
Analogous Colors
#800040
#800000
#804000
CSS Code
.maroon-color {
color: #800000;
}Contrast Recommendations
Black text on Maroon
Ratio: 1.92:1 ✗ Fails AA ✗ Fails AAA
White text on Maroon
Ratio: 10.95:1 ✓ Passes AA ✓ Passes AAA
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Maroon?
Maroon is represented by the hex code #800000 and has RGB values of rgb(128, 0, 0). It falls under the Red category.
How to use Maroon in web design?
Maroon works well for academic branding, wine labels, premium headers. Maroon is a deep, rich red-brown that conveys sophistication and tradition. It is often used in academic institutions and premium wine brands. Use it as a primary color, accent, or background depending on your design needs.
What colors go with Maroon?
Colors that pair well with Maroon include darkred, firebrick, brown, sienna, indianred. For a complementary scheme, try #008080. For an analogous scheme, use #800040 and #804000.