Burgundy Color
Hex Code: #800020 · red
About Burgundy
Burgundy is a deep, dark red with purple undertones, named after the wine-producing region of Burgundy in France. It is one of the most sophisticated and timeless shades of red, carrying associations with fine wine, opulence, and deep romance. Unlike brighter reds which can feel aggressive, burgundy has a warmth and depth that feels mature, refined, and inherently luxurious.
Is Burgundy Right for Your Project?
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Burgundy excels in luxury branding, autumn and winter fashion, and sophisticated editorial design. It pairs beautifully with cream, champagne gold, forest green, and dusty rose. Popular for premium wine brands, high-end fashion, and rich autumn-themed designs. It shows up in 4 palettes in Colortion's library spanning a romantic, elegant, mysterious range of moods.
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Wellness or calming spaces — red's urgency and intensity work against a relaxed feel. Browse all colors to find a hue with a better fit.
Burgundy Tints & Shades
Lighter and darker variants of Burgundy — useful for hover states, borders, and backgrounds that need to stay in the same color family.
Burgundy Color Harmonies
Other hues computed from Burgundy's position on the color wheel — a fast starting point for a palette built around this color.
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Color Palettes with Burgundy
Colors That Go With Burgundy
These colors complement Burgundy beautifully in design projects.
How to Use Burgundy in Design
Burgundy excels in luxury branding, autumn and winter fashion, and sophisticated editorial design. It pairs beautifully with cream, champagne gold, forest green, and dusty rose. Popular for premium wine brands, high-end fashion, and rich autumn-themed designs.
Reds carry strong visual weight even at moderate lightness, so pair cautiously with both light and dark text before shipping. Use #800020 ( hsl(345, 100%, 25%)) directly in CSS or your design tool — for print, ask your printer for the closest CMYK or Pantone match before production.
Burgundy is most often paired with Forest Green and Dusty Rose. Start from #800020 in the Colortion generator and build outward from there rather than starting from scratch.
Similar Colors
All colorsHow Burgundy Compares
Side-by-side hex, RGB, and lightness values against the closest colors in the library.
| Color | Hex | Lightness |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy (this page) | #800020 | 25% |
| Blush Pink | #F9C6C6 | 88% |
| Rose Gold | #B76E79 | 57% |
| Lavender | #B89AC4 | 69% |
| Mauve | #A87EA8 | 58% |
| Dusty Rose | #C4847A | 62% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Burgundy?
The hex code for Burgundy is #800020. The RGB value is rgb(128, 0, 32) and the HSL value is hsl(345, 100%, 25%).
What colors go with Burgundy?
Burgundy pairs well with Forest Green, Dusty Rose — see the tints, shades, and comparison table below for exact values to build from.
What is Burgundy used for in design?
Burgundy excels in luxury branding, autumn and winter fashion, and sophisticated editorial design. It pairs beautifully with cream, champagne gold, forest green, and dusty rose. Popular for premium wine brands, high-end fashion, and rich autumn-themed designs.