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Maroon Color Code
HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for Maroon, plus its tints, shades, and similar colors.
HEX
#800000
RGB
128, 0, 0
HSL
0, 100%, 25%
CMYK
0%, 100%, 100%, 50%
About Maroon
Maroon is a warm, vivid dark shade of red, sitting at 0° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 25% lightness.
For text or UI elements on a Maroon background, white text is more readable, giving a contrast ratio of 10.9:1 (AAA).
Its computed complementary color is #008080, closest in the library to Aqua.
Example text on Maroon
The Story Behind Maroon
Maroon comes from the French marron, meaning chestnut, though the color itself leans more toward a dark brownish red than actual chestnuts do. It's a common choice for university and sports branding because it feels serious and grounded without being as somber as black.
Shades and Tints of Maroon
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