Maroon (X11)
A brighter, rosier maroon as defined by the X11 colour list
Maroon (X11) is a shade of maroon set by the X11 colour names, appearing brighter and with more rose tones than the maroon used in HTML and CSS. Its hex code is #B03060, and it stands apart from other maroons by its vividness and pinkish cast.
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- Hex code is #B03060
- Brighter and more rose-toned than HTML/CSS maroon
- Defined in the X11 colour names for screens
- Also called rich maroon
What colour is Maroon (X11)?
Maroon (X11), sometimes called rich maroon, is a digital shade defined in the X11 colour list. It is noticeably brighter and leans more towards rose than the maroon used in standard HTML and CSS. The colour stands out for its vividness and pinkish undertone, setting it apart from deeper, browner maroons.
Where does Maroon (X11) come from?
This version of maroon comes from the X11 colour names, a set of colours used in computing and digital design. It differs from the HTML/CSS maroon, which is darker and less rosy. The distinction between these two maroons is highlighted in charts comparing X11 and HTML/CSS colour names.
How Maroon (X11) is defined
Maroon (X11) is defined by its digital value, with the hex code #B03060. It is not made from pigments or dyes, but is a standardised colour for use on screens and in digital design, set by the X11 colour list.
Where Maroon (X11) is used
This shade is mainly used in digital contexts, such as computer screens and web design. Its definition in the X11 colour list makes it a reference for software and applications that use these standard colours.
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Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of the United Arab EmiratesThe flag is a black double-headed eagle on red, the banner of the fifteenth-century hero Skanderbeg. Fans chant Kuq e Zi, red and black.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of AlbaniaArmenian scribes painted manuscripts with vordan karmir, a crimson dye made from an insect that lives on the roots of grasses in the Ararat plain.
Sacred and holySource: Armenian cochinealUnder Juan Manuel de Rosas in the 1830s and 1840s, everyone had to wear a scarlet ribbon to show loyalty to his Federalist party. His enemies, the Unitarians, were tied to sky blue.
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Politics and protestCourageSource: Flag of AustriaRed ochre is used in Aboriginal rock art and ceremony, and is traded over long distances. In the Aboriginal flag the red half stands for the earth and for that ochre.
Sacred and holyNature and renewalAweSource: Australian Aboriginal flagShades and relatives of Maroon (X11)
Maroon (X11) is often confused with the maroon defined in HTML and CSS, which is darker and less pink. Charts comparing X11 and HTML/CSS colours show these differences clearly. The term 'rich maroon' is sometimes used to describe this brighter, rosier version.
Colours that go with Maroon (X11)
Harmonies are worked out from the value #B03060. Contrast ratios follow the WCAG 2 formula.
Questions people ask about Maroon (X11)
What colour is Maroon (X11)?
Maroon (X11) is a bright, rose-toned shade of maroon, more vivid and pinkish than the maroon used in HTML and CSS.
Where does the name Maroon (X11) come from?
The name comes from the X11 colour names, a set of standard colours used in computing and digital design.
How is Maroon (X11) different from HTML/CSS maroon?
Maroon (X11) is brighter and has more rose in its tone, while HTML/CSS maroon is darker and browner.
What is the hex code for Maroon (X11)?
The hex code for Maroon (X11) is #B03060.
Good reading and sources
The facts on this page come from the Wikipedia article "Maroon" (the section "Rich maroon (maroon (X11))"), written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Rang rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.
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