Maroon

Colors that go with maroon

Maroon (#800000) is a dark, vivid red. Colors that go well with maroon include Teal (#008080), Pharmaceutical Green (#008040), Inescapable Lover (#800040), Hazelnut Chocolate (#804000), Hulk (#008000). For a safe, polished look, pair maroon with a soft off-white like #FFF2EF and a deep neutral like #2A1310; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #008080.

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Best colors to pair with maroon

ComplementaryTeal #008080
Opposite maroon on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
Split complementaryPharmaceutical Green #008040
Sits next to maroon's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
AnalogousInescapable Lover #800040
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with maroon for calm, cohesive designs.
AnalogousHazelnut Chocolate #804000
The neighbour on the other side of maroon — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
TriadicHulk #008000
One third of the way around the wheel from maroon: vibrant but balanced.
Light neutralIvory Tower #FFF2EF
An off-white with a hint of maroon — an easy background that never feels stark.
Dark neutralItalian Roast #2A1310
A deep, maroon-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
GrayHurricane #8A807E
A warm-or-cool gray matched to maroon for borders, captions and secondary UI.

Maroon color palettes

Each palette keeps #800000 in the middle; open one in the generator to tweak it.

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Text and backgrounds with maroon

AaText on a maroon background

10.95:1Very goodWhite text on #800000

AaMaroon text on a light background

10.95:1Very good#800000 text on #FFFFFF

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FAQ

What colors go with maroon?

Teal (#008080), Pharmaceutical Green (#008040), Inescapable Lover (#800040), Hazelnut Chocolate (#804000), Hulk (#008000) go well with maroon. Neutrals such as #FFF2EF and #2A1310 are the easiest companions, and #008080 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.

What is the complementary color of maroon?

The complementary color of maroon (#800000) is #008080 (Teal), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.

What neutral colors go with maroon?

Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight maroon tint, such as #FFF2EF and #8A807E, plus a deep near-black like #2A1310. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.

What text color should I use on maroon?

White text on #800000 has a contrast ratio of 10.95:1 (very good). For maroon text, use a background like #FFFFFF (10.95:1, very good).

Is maroon a warm or cool color?

Maroon is a warm color in the red family.

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