UP Maroon

HEX: #7B1113 | Modern Palette

On White
10.87:1
PASS
On Black
1.93:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#7B1113
RGB
123, 17, 19
HSL
358°, 86% ,48%
CMYK
0, 86.18, 84.55, 51.76

About UP Maroon

UP Maroon (#7B1113) is a color with RGB(123, 17, 19) and HSL(358.87°, 86.18%, 48.24%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #117B79, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #137B11 and #11137B. The name comes from Maroon (English).

  • HEX: #7B1113
  • RGB: 123, 17, 19
  • HSL: 358.87°, 86.18%, 48.24%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #117B79
  • Triadic colors: #137B11, #11137B
  • The name comes from Maroon (English).

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Color Palettes

UP Maroon #7B1113 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

UP Maroon #7B1113 pairs with #117B79 as its complementary color, and #137B11 and #11137B in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for UP Maroon #7B1113 moves from dark #160303 tones through the base color to lighter #FCE9E9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #464608
Protanopia #2D2D15
Tritanopia #7B1111
Achromatopsia #3D3D3D

Frequently Asked Questions

UP Maroon (#7B1113) is a color with RGB(123, 17, 19) and HSL(358.87°, 86.18%, 48.24%).

#7B1113 pairs strongly with #117B79 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#7B1113 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#7B1113 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name UP Maroon is linked to Maroon from English, meaning A dark reddish-purple color..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Maroon
Meaning A dark reddish-purple color.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 16th Century

History

The color maroon has been used in various contexts throughout history. In the context of the University of the Philippines (UP), 'UP Maroon' specifically refers to the official color of the university. The choice of maroon for UP is often associated with the color of the 'sablay', a traditional Filipino garment worn during graduation ceremonies, and also symbolizes courage, passion, and sacrifice, aligning with the university's role in national development and its history of activism.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'maroon' in English is derived from the French word 'marron', which means 'chestnut'. The first recorded use of maroon as a color name in English was in 1594.

Cultural Associations

In the Philippines, 'UP Maroon' is a highly recognizable color, strongly associated with the University of the Philippines, the country's national university. It evokes a sense of academic excellence, intellectual discourse, and social responsibility. Students, alumni, and faculty often wear maroon to show their affiliation and pride. The color is prominently featured in university events, sports, and merchandise. It also carries a symbolic weight related to the university's history of student activism and its role as a 'bastion of academic freedom'.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #7B1113;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #7B1113;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #7B1113;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #7B1113,
        #11E5E1
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #7B1113,
        #11E5E1
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$up-maroon: #7B1113;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$up-maroon-r: 123;
$up-maroon-g: 17;
$up-maroon-b: 19;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $up-maroon;
    color: rgba($up-maroon-r, $up-maroon-g, $up-maroon-b, 0.8);
}