Maroon — #800000 HEX Color
About Maroon
Maroon (#800000) is a warm, dark, vivid red tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 25%. It works well for branding and call-to-action elements and conveys a energetic feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 10.95:1, while on black it reaches 1.92:1 — so prefer white text when using #800000 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #800000 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.
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Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #800000;color: #800000;border: 2px solid #800000;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #800000, #008080);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #800000;
--color-primary-rgb: 128, 0, 0;
--color-primary-hsl: 0, 100%, 25%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #800000?
Color #800000 is commonly known as Maroon. It is a warm, dark, vivid red tone.
Is #800000 a warm or cool color?
Maroon (#800000) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the red family.
What colors go well with #800000?
Colors that pair well with Maroon (#800000) include its complementary color (#008080), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous red tones for harmonious palettes.