Maroon is a deeper, darker shade of red. It goes well with a few other colours. Read on to learn more about the colour maroon, how it’s made, and what colours go well with it, whether you’re talking about clothes or home decor.
What are the colours in maroon?
Maroon is not a primary colour, like red. Red is a primary colour, which means that no other colours “make up” red. It’s not a secondary colour, and it’s not a tertiary colour either. Most of the time, maroon is thought of as a hue (or shade) of the colour red. If you wanted to make a maroon shade, you would mix red and brown paints together. But if you look at a chart of hues and colours, maroon is more like brown than red because of how dark it is.
What other colours look good with maroon?
If you look at a traditional colour wheel, the colours that go well with maroon depend on the shade of maroon: yellow and green. In fact, maroon and yellow or maroon and gold are often used together. Rose, white, grey, and neutral colours like beige and mauve also look good with maroon. Sometimes black and maroon look good together, but in most cases you should avoid putting together two dark colours.
Is Burgundy and Maroon the Same Thing?
People often mix up burgundy and maroon, but they are not the same colour. The colour maroon is a mix of brown and red. Burgundy is a colour that is a mix of red and purple. Because of this, burgundy looks kind of purple. Colors like crimson, claret, and oxblood are also similar.
Using maroon in clothing and decorating the home
There are a lot of colours that go well with maroon. It’s a strong colour that’s often linked to being intense, but it’s also linked to Buddhism. It can be taken in many ways.
If you’re trying to match maroon with other colours for clothes or home decor, metallic and neutral colours go well with it. For example, a maroon sweater can be worn with a grey blazer or pants. A maroon throw pillow would look good on a couch that is cream or even a colour that is a little bit bolder.
What Does the Word “Maroon” Mean?
Every colour has a meaning and some meaning behind it. When it comes to the colour maroon, you might think of energy or danger. It’s also a colour that’s often seen in the fall. In colour psychology, maroon is also linked to being in charge, being thoughtful, and being responsible. It’s a common choice for logos and school uniforms.
How are tertiary colours and hues different from each other?
Red, blue, and yellow are the primary colours. When you mix two primary colours, like orange and purple, you get a secondary colour. When you mix a primary colour with a secondary colour, you get a tertiary colour, like yellow-green or blue-purple. A hue is a shade of a primary or secondary colour that is different from its other shades. For example, maroon is either a shade of red or a shade of brown, so it doesn’t fit into any of these groups.
