A Maroon Letterhead for a Firm That Wants to Look Established
Maroon is the colour of universities, law firms, banks and heritage brands. This professional letterhead uses it in slanted bars, with a laurel wreath watermark in the middle, to create a page that feels traditional and trustworthy. It suits consultancies, professional associations, schools, trusts and companies that value history.
Slanted Maroon Bars in Gradient
The page is 8.5 x 11 inches, portrait, one page. At the top, a deep maroon block holds the logo, and a row of slanted bars fades from maroon to pale pink beside it. The same pattern returns at the foot, with a solid maroon block at the right. The effect feels like a speed line, giving a traditional colour a modern movement.
The Laurel Wreath Watermark
A large grey wreath of leaves sits behind the writing area. In many cultures a laurel stands for achievement and honour. It is pale enough for body text. If you prefer something else, click the watermark and choose Replace Image to use a faded version of your logo, or delete it.
LOGO and Slogan Block
In the maroon block, the word LOGO is set in a serif face with the line Slogan text here beneath it. Replace the word with your own logo image or business name, and the slogan with your tagline. Keep the slogan short, as the block is compact.
Social Handles and the QR Code
Three handles, /fb-handle, /twitter-handle and /Linkedin-page, sit in the header beside small round icons. At the foot, a QR code sits against the maroon block. Replace the handles with your real accounts, and the code with one that points to your website or a contact page. Test it before printing a batch.
Contact Lines at the Left Foot
The foot lists four lines with small icons: the street address, an email, two phone numbers and a website. The sample uses 123 street address, City State, Zip Code, with [email protected] and 123-456-7890. Replace every line before sending a letter.
Ref. No and Date Lines
Under the header, a line shows Ref. No and Date. A reference supports record keeping in professional work. Use a short system, such as a year and a number, and write the date in full.
What a Professional Page Carries Well
- Engagement letters and fee proposals.
- Formal replies to tenders and enquiries.
- Membership and award letters.
- Letters to regulators and partners.
- Reference letters for staff and members.
Printing the Maroon Page
Maroon prints richly on a colour laser. For a premium feel, a print shop can run the page on 120 gsm paper. If you email letters, export a PDF and check that the gradient bars stay smooth.
Membership and Award Letters on a Heritage Page
Maroon and laurel suit letters that honour people, such as admission to a society or a long service award. State the name, the reason and the date in the first paragraph, and add a line of thanks. Sign by hand, and consider printing on a heavier cream paper for a keepsake.
For a navy and gold design, see the creative company letterhead format. For a blue business page, try the business letterhead. For a corporate look, see the corporate letterhead design. More are in letterheads.
