20 Colors That Go Perfectly With Maroon, From Neutral to Striking

Maroon, a dark brown-red, complements a range of other colors since it features an array of red, purple, and blue undertones. And while it is in the red family, its warm base makes it even more versatile than brighter red hues.

Maroon is a great choice to create a cocoon-like room, pair with other cool-toned colors like white, gray, and black; in a kitchen as a traditional cabinet color; and in rugs, accent pillows, and more.

Considering adding a pop of maroon to your home or trying to figure out other accent colors you can pair with it? Learn about 20 perfect colors that go with maroon below.

Maroon and Pink

When working with maroon, staying within a similar color family is a great way to start. This plush maroon lounge chair pairs with light pink walls, a wood drink table, and blush-colored towels.

Maroon and Black

Black and wood are easy complements to maroon. This foyer from Brophy Interiors includes a black chair, black side table, and orange-tinged maroon modern art piece. Craft an inviting foyer with these three pieces.

Maroon, Camel, and Denim

This living room featured on Emily Henderson's site features a bevy of fun vintage finds, including a maroon-colored Eames-style chair. Old movie seats, a denim-clad couch, and blue-and-white rug are other main features. While the mainly blue and white room is light and cool, the black accents and luxe maroon chair adds elegance.

Maroon, Turquoise, and Orange

Easily create a winter centerpiece with a range of jewel tones. Turquoise and red art blend with blue cups, orange accents, and maroon candles, while white candle holders keep it feeling airy. And if you ever want to change the palette, swap out the centerpiece details with a more neutral palette.

Maroon, Rose, and Sage

This Providence remodel from Desiree Burns Interiors melds old and new. The home was built in 1795, while an open-concept and modern, colorful furniture make it feel fresh for its young owners. The living room pairs maroon-painted bookshelves with a rose couch and comfortable sage accent chairs.

Maroon, Orange, Red, and Yellow

Color is designer Dani Dazey's forte. The colors of the sun, including red, maroon, orange, and yellow, are in full force in this living room, which not only pairs a bold palette but equally vibrant pattern. Why does maroon work with these other hues? They infuse further energy and a cheerful playfulness.

Maroon, Khaki Green, and Rusty Red

Desiree Burns continued her use of bright color in this Providence bedroom. Rusty red and khaki green balance a cream bed frame and rattan lamp, and while the colors are often used in more traditional designs, Burns went for modern furnishings, and the result is both exciting and tranquil.

Maroon, Shades of Pink and Red, and Light Green

Looking to find an accent color that easily blends with maroon? Shades of pink and red, as well as light green, are vivid yet not oversaturated in this Texas office. Plus, green is opposite on the color wheel from maroon, making this addition a great choice.

Maroon and Dark Purple

Dark purple and maroon are natural complementary colors because of maroon's purple tinge. This kid's bedroom is grown up and fun thanks to the cozy colors, vintage rug, and twin bed. If you want to use bold colors, but don't want to fully commit, something like a wall color and a rug are a good place to start.

Navy

Elevate any bedroom with a rich color palette. This DIY'd maroon velvet headboard pairs with navy and white bedding with modern fixtures and mixed media art. Navy is an excellent color that works with maroon and creates a striking combo.

Maroon and Cool Gray

Warm up a modern space by mixing cool and warm colors. A bright maroon sofa and rainbow-colored art matches with a black lamp and adjacent slick gray kitchen. By choosing one saturated hue and another that's more neutral. it's a match that doesn't feel overwhelming.

Maroon, Black, and Brass

Emily Henderson's LA home features a vintage-filled living room. This reading corner vignette has a vintage painting, black and brass trunk, and circular maroon chair. Because maroon can be such a rich color, black and brass ground it.

Maroon and Hunter Green

Hunter green is already a statement color, so try adding another equally intense one with its color wheel opposite: maroon. In this arched library, the two sitting chairs, leather and a patterned maroon armchair, are a good spot to relax in style.

Maroon, Sky Blue, and Tan

Balance maroon with sky blue and tan for a sitting room featuring high-end details, floral patterns, art, and bespoke lighting.

Maroon, Cream, and Wood

One way to easily add color to any space is through flowers or dried foliage. Maroon stems pair with a cream boucle chair and wood credenza in this New York home. Plus, if you get tired of your particular arrangement, you can try any others for a splash of color.

Maroon and Blue-Green

This living room is full of lush details, including a maroon-colored pillow, maroon and gray blanket, gold-framed vintage portrait, leather sofa, and blue-green walls. Both blue and green, especially warmer shades of the colors, pair well with maroon, working with its blue and purple undertones.

Maroon, White, Baby Pink, and Warm Blue

This British bedroom is extra quaint with both cool and warm colors. Hints of white ground it, while baby pink, blue, and maroon add to the maximalist aesthetic. This palette is a spin on red, white, and blue with a more easy-to-wear appeal.

Maroon and Lilac

A glowing lilac and maroon art piece pairs with graphic white and black wallpaper in this corner vignette from New York-based designer Alvin Wayne. Like red, lilac is a good choice to pair with maroon because it brings out the shade's purple undertones.

Maroon and Baby Blue

Canadian designer Ashley Montgomery used a multitude of colors in this Toronto home, including a maroon island, baby blue archways, and a dramatic marble. A play on a classic blue-and-red combo, maroon and baby blue works just as well and is more versatile.

Maroon, Mustard, and Olive

This living room is filled with color and pattern yet each element works extremely well together. A maroon sofa pairs with colors such as mustard and olive, along with tried-and-true plaid, modern art, and painted cabinets.

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