Maroon colour code

Text contrast

With white: 10.95:1 · With black: 1.92:1

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.

Use Maroon in CSS

Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.

.colour-maroon {
  background-color: #800000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.

Using Maroon

Try it for a small call-to-action or a highlight in a presentation. Pair colour with a label when communicating an error or warning.

This pairing uses #FFFFFF text on #800000. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.

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