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Burgundy color palette

Burgundy (#800020) is a deep red with a touch of purple. This palette surrounds it with plum (#77094f) and rust (#6c2d00) neighbours, a blush background and a near-black wine for text.

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At a glance

Base: Burgundy
#800020 · white text 10.83:1 (AAA), near-black text 1.67:1 (Fail)
Source: en.wikipedia.org, checked 2026-11
Complementary colour (180°)
#004d4f
Analogous colours (±30°)
#77094f and #6c2d00
Triadic colours (120° and 240°)
#1a5000 and #003d8d
Text on the scale
White text passes AA from step 600; near-black text passes up to step 500

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Burgundy color palette: what to know

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What goes with burgundy

Plum and rust keep burgundy rich and warm. For contrast, its complement is a dark teal (#004d4f); blush, cream and gold are lighter partners.

Burgundy is dark: white text on it is 10.83:1, the AAA level. Use it for headings, buttons or a whole section background.

Questions

What is the hex code for burgundy?

#800020 is the burgundy usually given, from Maerz and Paul's 1930 Dictionary of Color. There's no CSS name for it, so use the hex code.

What colors go with burgundy?

Blush pink, cream, gold and dark teal. Navy and charcoal work as neutral partners.