Maroon Color – #800000: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Old leather-bound books and university crest colors. Maroon color (#800000) is dark red with the vibrancy dialed down, which is what makes it feel dignified instead of theatrical. Cream, gold, and deep green all work.

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Maroon Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Maroon, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #800000 |
| RGB | rgb(128,0,0) |
| HSL | hsl(0,100%,25.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 100, 50 |
| HSV | 0, 100, 50 |
| RGB % | 50, 0, 0 |
| XYZ | 8.9, 4.6, 0.4 |
| LAB | 25.6, 47.9, 38.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Maroon Color
#bf3160

Maroon Light
#b0306a

Rich Maroon
#623f45

Deep Maroon
#543938

Royal Maroon
#c32148

Bright Maroon
#420303

Burnt Maroon
#3c0008

Dark Maroon
#800000

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