Color guide
Maroon Color
#800000
maroon color codes
What maroon means
Maroon is deep, controlled passion: the academic and vinous face of red.
How to use it in design
Distinguished for universities, wine and heritage brands.
Color combinations with maroon
Harmonies calculated with color theory for the base hue 0°.
Complementary
Maximum contrast: #800000 + #007F80
Analogous
Harmony at ±30°: #800040 · #800000 · #804000
Triadic
Even 120° spacing: #800000 · #008000 · #000080
maroon color shades (50–900 scale)
Ready-to-use tailwind-style scale generated from #800000.
Colors that go well with maroon
FAQ about the maroon color
What is the HEX code of maroon?
A widely used hex value for maroon is #800000, which equals rgb(128, 0, 0). Depending on the shade you want, you can adjust saturation and lightness while keeping the same hue (0°).
What colors go well with maroon?
maroon pairs beautifully with gold, cream, blush, navy. Its complementary color is #007F80, and a classic triadic scheme adds #008000 and #000080.
Is maroon accessible for text and backgrounds?
It depends on the contrast ratio against the other color. Use NanoPalettes's contrast checker to verify WCAG AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) compliance before shipping maroon in text or UI elements.
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