For those who knit, knowing of how to combine colors is very important not only to create interesting things, but to understand what they should be worn with so that the thing would look not just unique, but also stylish.
Maroon or dark red — is darker and fainter than scarlet red. This is the color of the red wine "Bordeaux". The word "Bordeaux" (from French) has been used as the definition for a color name since 1891.
Unlike red, this color is more calm, solid and fairly conservative. It symbolizes royalty, wealth, financial stability, because it is the color of royal robes. It attracts and inspires confidence.
It has its own shades. Here are some of them (from left to right: bordeaux, dark bordeaux, burgundy, marsala, carmine):

The Pantone Institute called "Red Pear" bordeaux color to be on trend in fall/winter 2018/2019.

Bordeaux color is definitely rich, elegant, refined. Its combination with other shades can be very interesting.
Let's start with black, white and grey.
Bordeaux will create a bright contrast with white. This combination adds freshness and lightness.

Black will create a festive, deep elegant look. It will be perfect for an evening, a romantic dinner, and maybe a business meeting :)

Elegant combinations are formed with a gray scale. Bright bordeaux shade closer to red is particularly good.

More complex combinations with shades of blue and navy.

Interesting combinations with shades of green, at the peak of aristocracy and non-triviality.

Spectacular combinations with shades of red. But despite the fact that red and bordeaux are related colors, it is not easy to choose their combinations. Not every shade of red will match any shade of bordeaux.

Bordeaux creates a dramatic and striking combination with pink and purple.

Not as bright, but no less interesting combinations of beige brown and gold.

Complex color combinations with multiple colors are also possible.

At the end we can say that this shade is suitable for any age and skin color. The main thing is to choose the shades that suit you and to create looks that fit your preferences and natural features.