What is the HEX code for Brown and Red mixed?

When Brown (#8B4513) and Red (#FF0000) are mixed equally, the result is Maroon with HEX code #C43A0B.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Brown and Red mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Brown and Red is 173 C (ΔE 4.0). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Brown and Red Make?

Q: What Color Does Brown and Red Make?

Mixing Brown and Red produces Maroon. The resulting color has a HEX code of #C43A0B and RGB values of rgb(196, 58, 11).

Brown#8B4513

Red#FF0000

#C43A0B

Maroon

#C43A0B

Maroon

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HEX#C43A0B

RGBrgb(196, 58, 11)

HSLhsl(15°, 89%, 41%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 70%, 94%, 23%)

CIELABLab(45.3, 53.1, 54)

Pantone™ Approximations

173 CClose (ΔE 4.0)

167 CClose (ΔE 5.9)

180 CApproximate (ΔE 6.1)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 2001Red orangeClose (ΔE 3.6)

RAL 3020Traffic redClose (ΔE 5.8)

RAL 2010Signal orangeApproximate (ΔE 6.2)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Mixing brown with red produces maroon, a deep and stately color that combines the earthiness of brown with the vitality of red. Maroon sits in the territory between brick red and chocolate, carrying warmth without the intensity of pure red. It has long been associated with autumn, academia, and heritage brands due to its mature, grounded character.

Usage Tips

In oil painting, brown-red mixes are invaluable for rendering leather, wood grain, and autumn foliage with naturalistic warmth. Interior designers use maroon in upholstery and accent textiles to add richness to libraries, studies, and traditional dining rooms. In branding, maroon conveys dependability and heritage, which is why universities and law firms gravitate toward it. Pair maroon with cream, navy, or forest green for classic, time-tested color schemes.

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