What two colors make maroon?

To make the color maroon, combine red and blue hues until the desired shade is obtained. Maroon can lean more towards red or purple depending on individual preference.

When making the color of maroon, first decide if a dark or light shade is desired. Next, choose the shade of red to work with; lighter reds make lighter shades of maroon. Choose a blue shade to mix into the red.

The key to getting just the right shade involves some experimentation. Do several test shades with small amounts of color to come up with the one that is closest to the perfect maroon.