Maroon Paint Colours

If you want to up the temperature in a room, maroon is a magnificent colour choice. A beautiful blend of earthy brown and fiery reds, this is a rich and refined colour choice that’s ideal for creating more sophisticated spaces. 

Maroon shades are great for reception rooms and grand living spaces, especially if your interiors have high ceilings and period features. It’s also the perfect paint type for dining rooms, with those red and brown-infused tones setting the scene for intimate dinners and socialising. 

It’s also remarkably versatile. Pair maroon with grey-toned blues for a sympathetic colour combination, or increase the saturation by using a coat of burgundy. As it shares some similarities with that colour family, you can even bring a purple hue or two into the mix. 

Whether you’re a fan of subtle shades or want to experiment with more dramatic maroon hues, you’ve come to the right place. 

For a more grown-up interior, stick with a rich shade that can be effortlessly coordinated with other refined colours. With Tvt K474, you have a burnt maroon that will make a fine foundation for a more elegant colour scheme. 

This moody hue works well on its own, but it can also be coordinated with dusky colours and blush tones for a sophisticated room palette. If you want to bring some balance to your interior, use a warm grey or a neutral grey enriched with a hint of icy blue.

Keen to make a statement with your next decorating project? Choose a maroon that doesn’t hold back. Something like Tvt N420 will work nicely in most spaces. Use it generously to coat every wall of a larger room, or reach for it to transform a fireplace surround or feature wall in a smaller space. 

This stunning maroon works particularly well when balanced out with warm neutrals like taupe and greige. However, you can also pair it with cooler tones like grey or barely-there blue. 

Looking for a maroon hue that’s rich in purple character? Try Tvt M420. This dark berry paint colour is an easygoing alternative to more intense maroons, but it still hits all the right notes if you’re out to create drama. 

You can use it alongside softer purples and other berry shades for a jaw-dropping tonal interior. Alternatively, stick to cool-toned accent colours. Subdued blues will make a stylish addition to a room decked out in this paint colour. For a more contemporary finish, try using icy greys instead. 

Some of the finest maroon hues are rich in berry character. Tvt N422 is a deliciously dark cherry, making it a good choice for when you want to make an impact with colour, but still want a shade that will bring warmth. 

Use it with crimson reds or plum-infused shades. For balance, try using a warm grey or alabaster hue as accent colours. This majestic maroon works particularly well with luxurious room accents. Take things up a notch by introducing silver and other metallics to your space.

Where Do Maroon Paint Colours Work Best?

You can use maroon paint colours just about anywhere. Lighter maroons work particularly well in living rooms, bringing untempered energy to the spaces you use the most. Thanks to those red and brown undertones, a maroon living room will feel warm and inviting, long after the night draws in. For best results, consider using a tonal colour scheme, balancing out a more intense shade with a more muted one. 

You can also use maroon in the bedroom. If you’re worried about it overwhelming your space, you don’t have to use it on its own. Instead, pair it with a subtle neutral enriched with red or pink undertones. Even if you’re only using it as an accent colour or to paint a feature wall, you’ll love the romantic energy that maroon will bring to your sleep space. 

A maroon colour scheme will also prove effective in the dining room. Richer shades are great for creating an intimate atmosphere, which is just what you want when entertaining friends or unwinding with the family at the end of the day. You can always bring some lightness to your colour schemes by using a warm-toned neutral. 

Colour Schemes Using Maroon Paint

Once you’ve used a high-quality primer on your surfaces to ensure optimal coverage, your room is ready for a maroon makeover. Still unsure of how to use this colour in your home? Below are just a few maroon-inspired colour schemes you’ll want to try. 

Some of the finest maroon colour schemes use only a handful of colours. The very best schemes use only two. If you want to keep things simple, make sure you’re selecting a maroon hue that’s rich and intense. Tvt K474 is a strong choice, with this burnt maroon making an instant impression. With hints of brown and purple, it will instantly elevate your space, making it ideal if you’re planning a more sophisticated room makeover. 

If you’re keen to embrace saturated colour in your home, you can use this maroon on its own. However, it makes sense to balance things out with a neutral shade. Rather than go with pure white, pick a warm beige like Halva G459 instead. You can bring more colour to your interiors by using a decorative divider screen or filling your room with trailing plants like ivy.

It can be tricky to frame an entire colour scheme around maroon. If the idea of picking out the perfect shades for a tonal interior fills you with dread, make life simple and stick with pure white instead. If you’re decorating a feature-rich living space or bedroom, an intense maroon is a good choice. Try something like Tvt N420 to transform any interior. 

If you’re using a more vibrant maroon as an all-wall colour and don’t want to balance things out with a neutral, make sure you’re sticking to timeless shades like Paper F497 when attending to those finishing touches. Whether it’s an interior door or room mouldings, this pure white paint colour will leave the little details looking their best. 

You’re probably using maroon to bring some much-needed warmth to your interiors. However, this doesn’t mean you have to stick with pink and red-infused neutrals when creating a killer colour scheme. In fact, traditionally cooler colours like grey can prove very effective alongside maroon hues. If you’re keen on the concept, start with a colour like Tvt M420. This paint shade bears the hallmarks of a classic maroon, but there are some deliciously rich berry tones here. 

Once you’ve added some energy to your walls with maroon, it’s time to bring in some complementary cool tones. Tvt X487 is a light grey but, unlike other shades from this colour family, has an innate warmth that makes it the perfect partner to maroon.