Maroon HEX Code
The HEX code for maroon is #800000. Maroon is a dark brownish-red color, created by darkening red. It's a rich, sophisticated color that conveys depth, warmth, and elegance without the intensity of pure red.
Maroon Color Values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #800000 |
| RGB | rgb(128, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 25%) |
| CMYK | C:0 M:100 Y:100 K:50 |
Maroon Shades and Variations
| Shade | HEX | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Light Coral | #F08080 | Light red-pink |
| Indian Red | #CD5C5C | Medium red |
| Brown | #A52A2A | Red-brown |
| Maroon | #800000 | CSS maroon |
| Dark Red | #8B0000 | Very similar |
| Burgundy | #800020 | Wine-like |
| Crimson | #DC143C | Bright red |
| Oxblood | #4A0000 | Very dark red |
Maroon in Design
Maroon conveys:
- Sophistication: Wine, luxury
- Warmth: Rich, cozy
- Tradition: Academic, formal
- Passion: Muted intensity
Maroon vs Burgundy vs Wine
| Color | HEX | Undertone |
|---|---|---|
| Maroon | #800000 | Pure dark red |
| Burgundy | #800020 | Slight purple |
| Wine | #722F37 | Brown-purple |
| Oxblood | #4A0000 | Very dark |
Using Maroon in Design
``css
/* Academic color scheme */
:root {
--maroon: #800000;
--maroon-light: #A50000;
--maroon-dark: #5C0000;
}
/* Elegant card */
.card-elegant {
border-top: 4px solid #800000;
color: #800000;
}
``
Brands Using Maroon
| Brand | HEX | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | #500000 | University |
| Harvard | #A51C30 | University |
| Mississippi State | #660000 | University |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | #860038 | Sports |