Solid Maroon Background #800000
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With hex #800000 (rgb(128, 0, 0)), this deep, low-light red tone sits around 0° on the color wheel. Its bold, saturated appearance reads as passionate and powerful on screen. Use the values and preview above to test it in the layout where it will actually appear.
Maroon Earned Its Place on the Letterman Jacket
Collegiate banners, letterman jackets, and academic hoods have kept maroon in steady employment for well over a century. The name descends from marron, the French word for chestnut, and the color still carries that association with old wood, old brick, and old institutions. In CSS it is defined as #800000 — pure red at exactly half strength.
That mathematical simplicity is rare among named colors and gives maroon a grounded, unshowy depth. On screen it makes a dignified backdrop for gold or cream typography, and it survives projection better than brighter reds do, which is part of why it still turns up on lecture slides, award certificates, and anniversary invitations.
A palette that works with Maroon
Gold and cream are maroon's traditional heraldic partners, and navy offers a second dark anchor when the palette needs to feel more formal than festive.
Quick specs
- HEX
- #800000
- RGB
- rgb(128, 0, 0)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 25%)
- Readable text
- #FFFFFF
background-color: #800000;
Where Maroon shines
- Attention-grabbing badges or sale overlays
- Maroon accent walls behind product shots to amplify contrast
- Fashion look-books where bold color blocking matters
Practical tips
- Stick with off-white (#F5F5F5) or pure white typography for clarity (the Copy RGB/HEX buttons above make it easy to grab the exact values).
- Use the adjustment sliders to nudge the hue when you need a complementary accent.
- The download tool exports PNG/JPEG files up to 7680×7680, so you can drop the color straight into mockups or presentations.
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Maroon background FAQs
Can I download a solid Maroon background?
Yes. This solid maroon background is available as free PNG and JPEG downloads for HD desktop, 4K, phone, square, and custom sizes.
What is the HEX code for Maroon?
Maroon uses HEX #800000 and rgb(128, 0, 0). You can copy both values from this page or adjust the shade before exporting a background image.
Is Maroon better for phone or desktop wallpaper?
Maroon is especially useful for desktop wallpapers, OLED-friendly screens, presentation backdrops, and low-distraction setups. The phone preset also works well for a darker lock screen.