Colors That Go With Maroon
Maroon is a deep, warm red-brown that feels luxe and grown-up. It loves warm neutrals and a few unexpected cool accents. Here are the colors that go with maroon, with hex codes and where to wear each one.
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Maroon color combinations
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Maroon + gold is opulent and festive - the pairing that reads instantly special.
Maroon + forest green is a rich, moody pairing straight out of autumn.
Maroon + beige softens the depth for easy daytime wear.
Maroon + navy is an unexpected, sophisticated dark-on-dark combo.
Maroon + blush keeps things tonal, warm and feminine.
Maroon + cream is a clean, warm contrast that lightens the whole outfit.
Maroon + grey is refined and low-key - great for a modern office look.
Maroon + black is sleek and dramatic; let maroon lead so it does not go flat.
Maroon + mustard is a warm, autumnal pop of gold against deep red.
Maroon + tan brings in warm leather tones - ideal for boots, belts and bags.
Maroon + olive is an earthy, off-beat pairing that layers beautifully.
Maroon + white is the crisp, fresh way to wear it in warmer weather.
Maroon color combination table (hex codes)
| Combination | Hex codes | Where to wear it |
|---|---|---|
| Maroon + Gold | #6E1F2B + #CAA15A |
Evening and festive |
| Maroon + Forest Green | #6E1F2B + #1F4D3A |
Autumn tailoring |
| Maroon + Beige | #6E1F2B + #E9DDC7 |
Daytime and workwear |
| Maroon + Navy | #6E1F2B + #1F3A5F |
Smart-casual |
| Maroon + Blush | #6E1F2B + #D8A7A0 |
Feminine and date looks |
| Maroon + Cream | #6E1F2B + #F2EFE9 |
Everyday |
| Maroon + Grey | #6E1F2B + #C7CCD2 |
Office and tailoring |
| Maroon + Black | #6E1F2B + #23232A |
Evening |
| Maroon + Mustard | #6E1F2B + #E0A52F |
Autumn outfits |
| Maroon + Tan / Camel | #6E1F2B + #B98A52 |
Boots and accessories |
| Maroon + Olive Green | #6E1F2B + #5D5A23 |
Casual layering |
| Maroon + White | #6E1F2B + #F4F2EE |
Casual and spring |
Maroon outfit ideas
Maroon outfit combinations for ladies
If you have searched what colors go with maroon for an outfit rather than a room, this is the section you want. Maroon behaves like a rich neutral, so you can build a whole look around it: pair it with warm neutrals for daytime, add a cool accent like navy or grey to sharpen it, or bring in gold for evening. Here are six maroon outfit combinations for ladies, each with the exact colours and hex codes.
Maroon midi dress + camel wrap coat + gold hoops
#6E1F2B + #B98A52 + #CAA15AWork to dinner
Maroon blouse + blush midi skirt + nude heels
#6E1F2B + #D8A7A0 + #E9DDC7Date night
Maroon knit + cream trousers + tan loafers
#6E1F2B + #F2EFE9 + #B98A52Weekend brunch
Maroon blazer + grey tailored trousers + black pumps
#6E1F2B + #C7CCD2 + #23232AWork
Maroon top + navy wide-leg trousers + silver jewelry
#6E1F2B + #1F3A5F + #C0C0C8Smart-casual
Maroon satin dress + gold clutch + emerald earrings
#6E1F2B + #CAA15A + #1F4D3AParty & evening
Maroon ethnic-wear combinations (saree, suit & kurti)
A maroon saree or suit is a festival and wedding staple across South Asia, and the pairing logic is the same - one metallic plus one contrast. A maroon silk saree lifts with a gold or contrast-green blouse and jhumka earrings; a maroon kurti or Anarkali suit works with a mustard or teal dupatta and oxidised-silver or gold jewellery. For a maroon lehenga, gold zari and emerald accents read bridal, while ivory and rose-gold keep it softer. Match your bangles to the dupatta, and let the maroon stay the star.
Maroon outfits by occasion
The colours that go with maroon shift with the occasion. A wedding wants gold and blush; a party leans into black and gold; the office prefers grey and white; casual days take denim and white; winter calls for camel and forest green (or a bold teal accent); summer lightens to cream and tan. Use this table as a quick maroon outfit planner.
| Occasion | Maroon palette | Outfit idea |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding (guest) | Maroon + Gold + Blush | Maroon dress, gold jewelry and a blush clutch; for a maroon-themed wedding, add ivory and forest green for the party. |
| Party / evening | Maroon + Black + Gold | Maroon satin with black heels and gold accents makes a dramatic night-out look. |
| Office | Maroon + Grey + White | A maroon blazer over a white shirt with grey trousers reads professional, not loud. |
| Casual | Maroon + White + Denim | Maroon tee, white sneakers and mid-blue denim for an easy weekend. |
| Winter | Maroon + Camel + Forest | Maroon knit under a camel coat with a forest-green scarf; oxblood boots finish it. |
| Summer | Maroon + Cream + Tan | Maroon linen with cream shorts and tan sandals keeps the shade light and breathable. |
Maroon outfit combinations for men
Maroon is one of the most wearable colours in a man's wardrobe because it reads as a warm neutral. The colours that go with maroon for men are mostly cool and earthy - navy, grey, white, tan and light blue - so it slots into smart-casual and formal looks alike. These four maroon outfit combinations for men run from everyday to wedding.
Maroon sweater + tan chinos + light-blue shirt
#6E1F2B + #B98A52 + #A8C5E0Everyday
Maroon shirt + navy trousers + brown loafers
#6E1F2B + #1F3A5F + #6B4A2BDate & dinner
Maroon blazer + white shirt + charcoal trousers
#6E1F2B + #F4F2EE + #2B2B2EOffice & meetings
Maroon suit + white shirt + navy knit tie
#6E1F2B + #F4F2EE + #1F3A5FWeddings & formal
How to wear maroon
Maroon is a warm, brown-leaning wine red, which makes it read as a rich neutral rather than a bright - you can build a whole outfit around it. Lean into its warmth with beige, camel, tan and gold for an easy autumnal look, or add contrast with an unexpected cool accent like navy or grey to keep it from feeling too heavy. Forest green and mustard are its natural seasonal partners; blush and cream soften it; black and white sharpen it.
Because maroon sits in the warm half of the wheel, it flatters warm, deep colouring especially well - it's a hero shade for the Deep Autumn and True Autumn palettes. If you're not sure whether warm reds suit you, our skin undertone test is the quickest way to check, and the seasonal palettes show which reds belong to your season.
Shoes, bags and makeup for a maroon outfit
Accessories decide whether a maroon outfit reads casual or dressed-up. For shoes, nude and tan are the most flattering with a maroon dress because they lengthen the leg; black is the sharp classic, gold and bronze add evening warmth, and oxblood or tone-on-tone maroon looks polished. Bags follow the same logic - nude, tan, black or cream by day, metallic by night. In jewelry, gold flatters maroon's warmth while silver keeps it modern and pearls read classic. For makeup, warm tones sit best: a nude or brick-red lip, bronze or peach blush, gold or taupe eyeshadow and a rose-gold highlighter; for a bolder lip, berry or plum echoes the outfit. Nails in nude, deep red or soft rose finish the look without fighting the maroon.
Maroon vs burgundy: what is the difference?
People use the two names interchangeably, but there's a real distinction. Maroon is warmer and browner - a red-brown with earthy depth - while burgundy is cooler and more purple, a true wine red. That difference decides who they flatter: maroon suits warm, autumn colouring, burgundy suits cool, winter colouring. It also nudges their best partners - maroon loves camel, olive and gold; burgundy prefers grey, navy and icy blues. If a shade looks muddy on you, try its opposite; the warm-versus-cool split is usually the reason.