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Burgundy
Burgundy
#800020Click to copy
Burgundy Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#800020Copy
RGBrgb(128, 0, 32)Copy
HSLhsl(345, 100%, 25%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(345, 100%, 50%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%)Copy
Burgundy Color Schemes
Complementary
#800020
Click to copy#008060
Click to copyAnalogous
#800060
Click to copy#802000
Click to copySplit Complementary
#008020
Click to copy#006080
Click to copyMonochromatic
#800020
Click to copy#D51142
Click to copy#F25A80
Click to copy#1A0007
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBurgundy WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
10.83 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.94 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.94 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.17 : 1
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Burgundy Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Burgundy Color Introduction
Definition
Burgundy (HEX #800020) has the RGB value rgb(128, 0, 32), the HSL value hsl(345°, 100%, 25%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Burgundy is #008060, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #800060 and #802000 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#008020, #006080) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Burgundy uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Burgundy has a contrast ratio of 10.83:1 against white and 1.94:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Burgundy has a lightness of 25% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A deep elegance.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Burgundy tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Burgundy is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Burgundy Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
