What is the hex code for Maroon?

Maroon is #800000 (oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2) in OKLCH, Lab 26.17 48.47 39.44).

Is Maroon readable on white?

Against white, Maroon measures 10.95:1 WCAG (AAA) and APCA Lc 93. Against #0F172A: 1.63:1, Fail.

How do I use Maroon in Colorise Pro?

Open Maroon in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #800000 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #800000

Maroon

#800000

oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2)

Lab 26.17 48.47 39.44

HEX

#800000

OKLCH

oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2)

CIE Lab

26.17 48.47 39.44

RGB

128 0 0

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Readability

On white

10.95:1 · Lc 93

AAA

On #0F172A

1.63:1 · Lc 8

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Maroon

Maroon sits at oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #800000 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Maroon?: #800000 — also oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2) and Lab 26.17 48.47 39.44.
Can I use Maroon for text on white?: On white: 10.95:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 93. On dark ink: 1.63:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #800000

Maroon

#800000

oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2)

Lab 26.17 48.47 39.44

HEX

#800000

OKLCH

oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2)

CIE Lab

26.17 48.47 39.44

RGB

128 0 0

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

10.95:1 · Lc 93

AAA

On #0F172A

1.63:1 · Lc 8

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Maroon

FAQ

What is the hex code for Maroon?: #800000 — also oklch(0.377 0.155 29.2) and Lab 26.17 48.47 39.44.
Can I use Maroon for text on white?: On white: 10.95:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 93. On dark ink: 1.63:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.