{"id":41195,"date":"2022-06-23T04:30:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T11:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=41195"},"modified":"2022-06-23T05:13:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T12:13:26","slug":"what-color-is-maroon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/what-color-is-maroon\/","title":{"rendered":"Maroon Color: Hex Code, Shades &#038; Design Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning more about the world of colors, their meanings, and combinations, will enhance the quality of your design work. Today, we\u2019re taking a closer look at the color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maroon. We\u2019ll dive into its<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> codes, psychology, and uses in design. We&#8217;ll also discuss the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colors that go with it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, find out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how you make it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and show you how to create simple edits with maroon color using Picsart creative tools. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready? Let\u2019s dive in.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Color_Is_Maroon\">What Color Is Maroon?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146506\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock2_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"maroon example\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock2_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock2_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock2_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maroon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HEX code<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is #800000. In the RGB system, it is made up of 50.2% red, 0% green, and 0% blue. In the four-color space (CMYK), the color consists of 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 100% yellow, and 50% black.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named after the French word for chestnut or brown, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marron<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the color got its English name back in 1789. Since then, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maroon color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has acquired many new meanings, some gastronomical, some athletic, and some even spiritual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Psychology_Behind_Maroon_Color\">Psychology Behind Maroon Color<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146527\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock1_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"maroon flooring\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock1_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock1_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stock1_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-theory\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meaning behind colors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Colors evoke different feelings in people. So what\u2019s the psychology behind maroon? As a shade of red, it borrows some of red&#8217;s meanings: exuberance, vivacity, passion, rage, energy, and victory. At the same time, it&#8217;s a darker, brownish-red. This adds a tinge of muted sophistication. Put together, maroon becomes the color of enthusiasm, confidence, warmth, class, and creativity. It&#8217;s a color that immediately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/fall-color-palette\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evokes fall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if you add a gold accent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maroon is an integral part of almost any holiday: In the context of Valentine&#8217;s Day, it symbolizes infatuation, while in the context of Christmas, it\u2019s elegance, and during Thanksgiving, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maroon <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">represents harvest season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to color psychology, maroon has the ability to whet the appetite. That makes it a popular color in restaurants and the food services industry, frequently making an appearance on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/coffee-shop-logos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">logos and menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maroon can also be found in various US school colors, where it represents integrity and academic excellence. It&#8217;s often the perfect accent for a preppy, bookish outfit, or the color of rich, velvety fabrics that pair well with a deep red glass of wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Colors_Make_Maroon\">What Colors Make Maroon?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put red and brown together and you\u2019ll get maroon. But if you&#8217;re trying to paint with only primary colors, you should first darken the red with blue and then add a bit of yellow for that touch of brown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Do_You_Work_With_Maroon_Color\">How Do You Work With Maroon Color?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of ways you can create maroon-themed edits in <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\">Picsart<\/a>. Later we&#8217;ll walk you through some more detailed step-by-step editing ideas, but here are some inspirational uses to get you started:<\/p>\n<h3>Maroon background:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146023\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_background_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"maroon background\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_background_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_background_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_background_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a maroon color background is as simpe as clicking on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the teardrop icon) and typing in the hex code <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(#800000). The background of your blank page is now maroon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Maroon sticker:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146044\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stickrs_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"maroon stickers\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stickrs_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stickrs_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_stickrs_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to add a maroon sticker instead, simply click the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticker<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool and search for maroon. Once you&#8217;ve picked one (or several), it&#8217;ll appear on the canvas and you can move it around and adjust its settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Maroon font:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146065\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_font_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"maroon font\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_font_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_font_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_font_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/text-editor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">text in maroon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just click <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and set its color in a click with the C<em>olor Picker<\/em>. You can also play around with the other text features, giving black text a maroon shadow, for example.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Maroon shapes:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146086\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_elements_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"maroon elements\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_elements_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_elements_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_elements_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/geometric-patterns\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">geometric designs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Just click on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elements<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the left toolbar, select the shape of your choice, and change the color to maroon with the teardrop <em>Color Picker<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Goes_Well_With_Maroon_Color\">What Goes Well With Maroon Color?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to make a color really sing, you have to put it in a suitable setting. Check out some harmonious <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-scheme-how-to-make-color-palette\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color schemes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that include maroon to inspire your color palette:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Complementary Colors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146107\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_complementary_1200x800-780x520.png\" alt=\"complementary colors maroon\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_complementary_1200x800-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_complementary_1200x800-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_complementary_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complementary color of maroon (the one right across from it on the color wheel) is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/guide-to-teal-green-combinations-and-color-codes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (hex code: #008080, RGB decimal: 0,128,128, CMYK: 100, 0, 0, 50). The combination of maroon and teal is widely popular in the fashion world.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Analogous Colors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_analogouos_1200x800-780x520.png\" alt=\"analguous maroon\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_analogouos_1200x800-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_analogouos_1200x800-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_analogouos_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analogous color schemes typically look serene and pleasant. Combining maroon with Saddle Brown (hex code: #804000, RGB decimal: 128,64,0) and Tyrian Purple (hex code: #800040, RGB decimal: 128,0,64) creates a muted harmony of colors that looks great in interior design.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Triadic Colors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146149\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_triadic_1200x800-780x520.png\" alt=\"triadic maroon\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_triadic_1200x800-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_triadic_1200x800-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_triadic_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maroon, along with Navy Blue (hex color: #000080, RGB decimal: 0, 0, 128) and Green (hex color: #008000, RGB decimal: 0, 128, 0) makes up a triadic color scheme. This combination works especially well for uniforms and ornate textile designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tetradic Colors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146170\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_tetriadic_1200x800-780x520.png\" alt=\"tetradic maroon\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_tetriadic_1200x800-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_tetriadic_1200x800-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_tetriadic_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine maroon, Indigo (hex color: #400080, RGB decimal: 64, 0, 128), Teal (#008080), and Bilbao (hex color: #408000, RGB decimal: 64, 128, 0) \u2013 essentially two pairs of complements \u2013 will create a rich palette to experiment with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Monochromatic Colors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146191\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_monochromatic_1200x800-780x520.png\" alt=\"monochromatic maroon\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_monochromatic_1200x800-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_monochromatic_1200x800-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_monochromatic_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-theory\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monochromatic palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all about the different shades and tints of a single hue. If you combine maroon with red (hex code: #ff0000, RGB decimal: 255, 0, 0) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/lively-coral-pantone-2019-color-year-exact-lifestyle-change-need\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light Coral <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(hex code: #ff7f7f, RGB decimal: 255, 127, 127), you&#8217;ll get a versatile monochromatic color scheme. Consider adding in a neutral, like black or white, to balance it out so it\u2019s not too overwhelming to the eye.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Split Complements<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146212\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_split-complements_1200x800-780x520.png\" alt=\"split complements maroon\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_split-complements_1200x800-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_split-complements_1200x800-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_split-complements_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split complements help you avoid the direct confrontation of complementary colors by working with the colors right next to it. If you put maroon, Dark Cerulean (hex color: #004080, RGB decimal: 0, 64, 128) and Salem (hex color: #008040, RGB decimal: 0, 128, 64) together, you&#8217;ll end up with a milder color scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_Similar_Color_to_Maroon\">What are Similar Color to Maroon?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for something similar or alternative to maroon color? Consider some of these fun options:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Burgundy<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146233\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_burgandy_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"burgundy\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_burgandy_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_burgandy_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_burgandy_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named after the famous French wine, Burgundy has a hex code of #800020. In the RGB space, its decimal is (128, 0, 32) and in the four-color system (CMYK) it consists of 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 75% yellow, and 49.8% black. To the human eye, burgundy appears almost identical to maroon but there&#8217;s a subtle difference: Burgundy is a mix of purple and red, while maroon is a mix of red and brown. This makes burgundy brighter than maroon. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Crimson<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146254\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"crimson\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crimson has a hex code of #dc143c. In the RGB space, it has a decimal of RGB (220, 20, 60) and in the CMYK system it&#8217;s 0% cyan, 91% magenta, 73% yellow, and 14% black).\u00a0 If you want to move more toward red and pink, while retaining the intensity of maroon, Crimson is the perfect choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Scarlet<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146275\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800-1-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"scarlet\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_maroon_crimson_1200x800-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarlet is a bright and bold, almost aggressive red color, with an orange tinge that&#8217;s quite in vogue. Its hex code is #FF2400 and its RGB decimal is (255, 36, 0). In the CMYK space, scarlet consists of 0% cyan, 85.9% magenta, 100% yellow, and 0% black. If you want to immediately grab attention, scarlet should be the color of choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Create_Maroon_Color_Edits_Using_Picsart\">Create Maroon Color Edits Using Picsart\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to apply your knowledge of all things maroon color? Try out these simple Picsart tutorials to discover what you could create.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>On Desktop<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0Open the<a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\">\u00a0Picsart web editor<\/a> and click on the <em>New Project<\/em> icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146296\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-1-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Choose a social media canvas size (for the purposes of this illustrative exercise)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146317\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-2-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-2-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong>\u00a0Now it\u2019s time to fill your canvas. Click on <em>Background<\/em> icon in the left-hand panel and input the HEX code for maroon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146338\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-3-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-3-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Click on the <em>Stickers<\/em> tool, search by theme or color and add your selections to the canvas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146359\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-4-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-4-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> You can repeat the above steps if you need to add images, text or further graphic touches. Once you\u2019ve finalized all edits, click on <em>Export<\/em> and download your work.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146380\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-5-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-5-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialWeb-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>On Mobile<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\">Open the Picsart app<\/a>\u00a0and tap on the plus sign (+) at the bottom of the screen to start your design.<br \/>\n<strong>2.<\/strong> Tap on <em>Drawings<\/em>, and then select the <em>Create New<\/em> option.<br \/>\n<strong>3.<\/strong> From the tools menu, tap on the <em>Color Picker<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146422\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-1-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Input the maroon color code and tap on the checkmark in the top-right corner.<br \/>\n<strong>5.<\/strong> On the bottom of your screen tap on <em>Sticker<\/em>.<br \/>\n<strong>6.<\/strong> Search by theme or color and add your selections to the canvas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146443\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-2-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-2-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> On the bottom of your screen tap on the <em>Text<\/em> tool.<br \/>\n<strong>8.<\/strong> Type in the copy required and tap on the checkmark in the top-right corner.<br \/>\n<strong>9.<\/strong> Choose your font, color, size, and\u00a0 tapping Apply when you\u2019re done. Repeat the process for any additional text required.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146464\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-3-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-3-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong> With all edits complete tap on <em>Next <\/em>then save your work or post it to the Picsart creative community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-146485\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-4-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-4-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/TutorialApp-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><b><i>Create at the Speed of Culture<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Picsart is a full ecosystem of free-to-use content, powerful tools, and creator inspiration. 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