Old Burgundy

HEX: #43302E | Modern Palette

On White
12.35:1
PASS
On Black
1.70:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#43302E
RGB
67, 48, 46
HSL
5°, 31% ,26%
CMYK
0, 28.36, 31.34, 73.73

About Old Burgundy

Old Burgundy (#43302E) is a color with RGB(67, 48, 46) and HSL(5.71°, 31.34%, 26.27%). In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #2E4143, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #2E4330 and #302E43. The name comes from Old Burgundy (English).

  • HEX: #43302E
  • RGB: 67, 48, 46
  • HSL: 5.71°, 31.34%, 26.27%
  • Style: Muted, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Print
  • Complementary color: #2E4143
  • Triadic colors: #2E4330, #302E43
  • The name comes from Old Burgundy (English).

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Color Palettes

Old Burgundy #43302E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Old Burgundy #43302E pairs with #2E4143 as its complementary color, and #2E4330 and #302E43 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Old Burgundy #43302E moves from dark #0F0B0A tones through the base color to lighter #F5F0F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Muted Warm
Use case
Text Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #36362D
Protanopia #32322E
Tritanopia #433030
Achromatopsia #353535

Frequently Asked Questions

Old Burgundy (#43302E) is a color with RGB(67, 48, 46) and HSL(5.71°, 31.34%, 26.27%).

#43302E pairs strongly with #2E4143 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#43302E is suitable for Text, Print and works well with Muted, Warm styles.

The name Old Burgundy is linked to Old Burgundy from English, meaning A color name referring to a deep, rich red, reminiscent of aged Burgundy wine..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Old Burgundy
Meaning A color name referring to a deep, rich red, reminiscent of aged Burgundy wine.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The color 'Burgundy' is named after the Burgundy wine region of France, known for its red wines. These wines, particularly when aged, develop a deep, complex red hue with hints of brown and purple. The addition of 'Old' to 'Burgundy' suggests a color that is perhaps less vibrant than a 'new' or standard burgundy, implying a more mature, subdued, or slightly desaturated version of the classic wine color. This descriptor helps to evoke a sense of richness, depth, and tradition. Color names derived from natural elements, foods, and beverages were common in the Victorian and Edwardian eras to describe new dyes and pigments.

First Recorded Use

The exact first documented use as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but color names referencing wines became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in fashion and interior design. 'Burgundy' as a color name itself emerged around 1881. 'Old Burgundy' likely followed as a descriptor to differentiate a deeper, perhaps more muted or brownish-red version from a standard 'Burgundy'.

Cultural Associations

The color 'Old Burgundy' often evokes feelings of sophistication, luxury, and warmth. It is frequently associated with autumn and winter palettes, formal wear, traditional interiors, and academic or professional settings. Its depth makes it a popular choice for textiles, leather goods, and accent colors, conveying a sense of timeless elegance and understated richness. It can also be seen as a more mature and serious alternative to brighter reds.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #43302E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #43302E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #43302E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #43302E,
        #2E5458
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #43302E,
        #2E5458
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$old-burgundy: #43302E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$old-burgundy-r: 67;
$old-burgundy-g: 48;
$old-burgundy-b: 46;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $old-burgundy;
    color: rgba($old-burgundy-r, $old-burgundy-g, $old-burgundy-b, 0.8);
}