Deep Maroon
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Deep Maroon remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#623F45
LRV
6.58
Deep Maroon in Real Rooms
Deep Maroon has a low LRV of 6.58 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, home office, dining room, bathroom, patio, living room, kitchen, house and mudroom.
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Deep Maroon really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A cozy bedroom painted in Deep Maroon
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Deep Maroon changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
bold front door featuring Deep Maroon by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Deep Maroon in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon in a mid century home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Deep Maroon provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Deep Maroon paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Deep Maroon can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Deep Maroon — moody bathroom
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1 Patio Photo
Deep Maroon is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
aesthetic patio featuring Deep Maroon by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Deep Maroon provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
A industrial living room painted in Deep Maroon
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Deep Maroon make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Deep Maroon — modern luxury kitchen
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Deep Maroon is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Deep Maroon color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Deep Maroon adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Deep Maroon — cottagecore mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 7, Gossamer Veil is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 7, Studio Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 7, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 7, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 7), opening up a space where Deep Maroon encloses it.
Riverway reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Calico reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 7), opening up a space where Deep Maroon encloses it.
At LRV 75 vs 7, Topsail is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 7, Tradewind is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 19 vs 7, Rose Brocade is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Alaea the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 20 vs 7, Moss Rose is decisively the brighter choice.
Concerto reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 7), opening up a space where Deep Maroon encloses it.
Aged Wine reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.