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Maroon
Do you want to use this color in your promotional items? Here's what you should know!
The word “maroon” comes from the French marron, which means “chestnut.” Maroon looks similar to burgundy and shares the same color symbolism. Both shades embody ambition, maturity, sophistication, integrity, and wisdom.
Maroon and burgundy are often confused by the naked eye. The difference, however, is that maroon is a deep mix of red and brown, whereas burgundy has a purple tint. The hints of brown in maroon make the color seem more humble and grounded.
Examples of Maroon Symbolism
Buddhist monks in Tibet and Burmese traditionally wear maroon robes. This may be because the brown-red shade is the same one used on many religious buildings. The color reflects their wisdom, poise, and integrity.
The University of Chicago takes great pride in their team colors. In fact, their intercollegiate sports teams are named the “Maroons” as an homage to their maroon logo, a color that hadn’t been used by any other school in the Midwest at that time.
Handsome. Suave. Debonair. Those are a few words to describe Jacob (Ryan Gosling) in the movie Crazy, Stupid, Love. His maroon suit is a sign of his sophisticated good looks and the wisdom he imparts on Cal (Steve Carrell).
Are you using maroon in your branding? Below are the color codes you may need!
Sometimes one color just isn’t enough! Maroon works best with any of these other colors.
HEX:
#800000
RGB:
128, 0, 0
CMYK:
0, 100, 100, 50
Pantone:
Thread Color: