1. reds
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Maroon

Color Maroon red (#800000):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Maroon red (#800000):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Maroon / #800000

The HTML HEX code is #800000. The corresponding color name is "Maroon". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 128%, Green (G): 0%, Blue (B): 0%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 100%, Yellow (Y):100%, Black (K): 50%. In the HSL color space, #800000 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 25%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 50% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 26, a* (green to red) = 48, and b* (blue to yellow) = 38. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 5, Z: 0. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1501, U (chrominance) = -0.0739, and V (chrominance) = 0.3087.

The decimal value of the color is 8388608. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #990000. Variations of the colour are #E60000 for a 20% lighter version and #1A0000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #800000, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2655 Kelvin (2655K).

The approximate wavelength of #800000 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Maroon (Hex: #800000): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Maroon is a rich, deep red color that resembles the color of dried blood. It shares similarities with ripe cherries and dark red roses. This hue can also be compared to the earthy tones found in autumn leaves and the reddish-brown bark of some tree species. Additionally, maroon can be likened to the color of mahogany wood or a glass of full-bodied red wine. Overall, maroon exudes warmth, sophistication, and a sense of natural elegance.

Tints and Shades of #800000 HEX color (Maroon)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #800000, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #DFBFBF
• #C08080
• #A04040
• #800000
• #600000
• #400000
• #200000
• #000000

Tones of Maroon (#800000 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #800000, #803333 is the less saturated color, while #800000 is the most saturated one.

• #803333
• #802626
• #801a1a
• #800d0d
• #800000
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #800000;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #800000; }

.text {color:#800000;}

.background {background-color:#800000;}

.border {border:1px solid #800000;}