Burgundy is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #800020, which equals rgb(128, 0, 32) in RGB and hsl(345, 100%, 25%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y75 K50, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#800020 - RGB
128, 0, 32 - HSL
345°, 100%, 25% - CMYK
0, 100, 75, 50 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Burgundy
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.83:1. Its complementary color is #008060.
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Burgundy color codes
| HEX | #800020 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 0, 32) |
| HSL | hsl(345, 100%, 25%) |
| HSV | 345°, 100%, 50% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 75%, 50% |
| Decimal | 8388640 |
Shades and tints of Burgundy
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAD5DA - 100
#D5AAB5 - 200
#C08090 - 300
#AA556A - 400
#952B45 - 500
#800020 - 600
#6B001B - 700
#550015 - 800
#400010 - 900
#2B000B - 950
#150005
Color harmonies for Burgundy
- Complementary
#008060≈ Dark Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#800060≈ Dark Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#802000≈ Dark Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#208000≈ Dark Clover - Triadic +240°
#002080≈ Dark Cobalt - Split 150°
#008020≈ Dark Emerald - Split 210°
#006080≈ Dark Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Burgundy
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Burgundy | Aa | 10.83:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Burgundy | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Burgundy
background-color: #800020;color: #800020;background-color: rgb(128, 0, 32);background-color: hsl(345, 100%, 25%);:root { --color-burgundy: #800020; }class="bg-[#800020]"Colors similar to Burgundy
- Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Dark Carmine
#850035 - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Carmine
#960018 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Dark Bright Carmine
#770D38 - Maroon
#800000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000
More red shades
- Tomato
#FF6347 - Brown
#A52A2A - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Maroon
#800000 - Red
#FF0000 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Vermilion
#E34234 - Terracotta
#E2725B - Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Carmine
#960018
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Burgundy?
The HEX code for Burgundy is #800020.
What is the RGB value of Burgundy?
Burgundy has an RGB value of 128, 0, 32 (rgb(128, 0, 32)). In HSL it is 345°, 100%, 25%.
What text color should I use on Burgundy?
Use white text on Burgundy. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.83:1 and black text has 1.94:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Burgundy?
The complementary color of Burgundy is #008060. Analogous colors #800060 and #802000 also pair well.