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 RGBrgb(128, 0, 0) HSLhsl(0, 100%, 25%) CMYKC:0 M:100 Y:100 K:50
Maroon Shades and Variations
ShadeHEXDescription Light Coral#F08080Light red-pink Indian Red#CD5C5CMedium red Brown#A52A2ARed-brown Maroon#800000CSS maroon Dark Red#8B0000Very similar Burgundy#800020Wine-like Crimson#DC143CBright 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#800000Pure dark red Burgundy#800020Slight purple Wine#722F37Brown-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#500000University Harvard#A51C30University Mississippi State#660000University | Cleveland Cavaliers | #860038 | Sports |
Maroon is particularly popular in academic and traditional settings where red's energy is desired but in a more refined form.