How to Make Maroon
Maroon is a dark, brownish red.
To make Maroon, mix Red + Black. Adjust the ratio below, or open it in the live mixer to fine-tune and match a real paint.
Deepen red with a little black for maroon. Add a touch of brown to warm it toward burgundy.
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What colours make Maroon?+
Maroon is a dark, brownish red. Deepen red with a little black for maroon. Add a touch of brown to warm it toward burgundy.
Can you mix maroon paint?+
Yes — maroon mixes from the colours above. Open any recipe in the mixer to fine-tune the ratio, then match the result to a real, buyable paint across 16 brands.
What two colours make Maroon?+
Mix red and black to make maroon.