Burgundy color

Named after the Burgundy region of France and the red wine made there. It's a deep red with a purple undertone that signals quiet luxury. It's common in coats, upholstery and wine or restaurant brands.

Also known as: bordeaux, oxblood.

Burgundy · #800020

About burgundy

Burgundy (#800020) is a warm, dark, highly saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 128 red, 0 green and 32 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, home decor, branding.

Burgundy shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Colors that go with burgundy

GrayAn understated, elegant pair.BeigeSoft, everyday warmth.PinkA refined red gradient.Navy blueTwo dark tones with lots of class.Olive greenA fall contrast between complementary colors.GoldLuxury and celebration.CamelFall warmth.BlackA dramatic evening look.

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Burgundy color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Bottle green

AnalogousClose to: Purple, Maroon

TriadicClose to: Green, Midnight blue

Split complementaryClose to: Forest green, Petrol blue

TetradicClose to: Olive green, Bottle green, Navy blue

Burgundy color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Burgundy

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Burgundy contrast with text

White textContrast 10.8:1 · AAA

Black textContrast 1.9:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --burgundy: #800020;
  --burgundy-rgb: 128, 0, 32;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--burgundy); }
.text { color: var(--burgundy); }

Colors similar to burgundy

Ruby Carmine Maroon Blood red Chestnut Wine Brick red Indian red Marsala Sienna

More reds

Red Crimson Scarlet Vermilion Maroon Wine Carmine Ruby Cherry red Brick red Blood red Marsala Tomato red Ferrari red Indian red

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for burgundy?

The hex code for burgundy is #800020. In RGB it is rgb(128, 0, 32), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0, 100, 75, 50.

What is the complementary color of burgundy?

Its complement on the color wheel is #008060, close to bottle green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on burgundy?

Yes. The contrast with white is 10.8:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).

What colors go with burgundy?

It pairs well with gray, beige, pink, navy blue, olive green. Avoid pairing it with bright reds or orange, because burgundy looks dull. It can clash with intense purple.