Maroon is a dark, brownish red with a warm, earthy character. It sits right between red and brown, so its closest cousins include both rich deep reds and warm red-browns. If you want a shade like maroon with more purple, orange, or depth, these are the colors to know.
This guide covers the best colors similar to maroon, how each one differs, and a ready-to-use palette for every shade. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
The quick answer: colors like maroon #
The six closest alternatives to maroon are:
- Burgundy, a slightly purple deep red
- Wine, a soft, refined red-purple
- Oxblood, the darkest, moodiest shade
- Brick red, a warm, earthy orange-red
- Mahogany, a deep red-brown
- Chestnut, a warm red-brown
1. Burgundy #
Burgundy is maroon’s slightly purple, more saturated cousin, a classic deep red. See more in our guide to what goes with burgundy.
2. Wine #
Wine is a soft, refined red-purple, a touch gentler and cooler than maroon. See more in our guide to what goes with wine.
3. Oxblood #
Oxblood is the darkest maroon-like shade, a deep red-brown with serious drama and depth.
4. Brick red #
Brick red is a warm, earthy orange-red, like weathered clay brick. It is the most terracotta-leaning maroon cousin.
5. Mahogany #
Mahogany is a deep, luxurious red-brown named after the wood, with a warm red glow.
6. Chestnut #
Chestnut is a warm red-brown with a natural, glossy richness, a touch lighter than maroon.
How to choose the right shade #
Lean on the undertone: burgundy and wine for richer, purpler reds; brick red, mahogany, and chestnut for warm, earthy red-browns; and oxblood for maximum dark drama.
Related guides #
- What colors go with maroon
- What colors go with burgundy
- What colors go with wine
- Colors like burgundy
Build your own palette #
Use the PaletteDeck generator to build a palette around any of these deep reds, browse our most popular palettes, or explore more color guides.