Burgundy

HEX: #800020 | Modern Palette

On White
10.83:1
PASS
On Black
1.94:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#800020
RGB
128, 0, 32
HSL
345°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 100, 75, 49.8

About Burgundy

Burgundy (#800020) is a color with RGB(128, 0, 32) and HSL(345°, 100%, 50.2%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #008060, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #208000 and #002080. The name comes from Bourgogne (French).

  • HEX: #800020
  • RGB: 128, 0, 32
  • HSL: 345°, 100%, 50.2%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #008060
  • Triadic colors: #208000, #002080
  • The name comes from Bourgogne (French).

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Color Palettes

Burgundy #800020 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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CARMINE
 
 
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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Burgundy #800020 pairs with #008060 as its complementary color, and #208000 and #002080 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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VIVID CRIMSON

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Burgundy #800020 moves from dark #1A0006 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6EC tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #474719
Protanopia #2A2A21
Tritanopia #7F0606
Achromatopsia #3D3D3D

Frequently Asked Questions

Burgundy (#800020) is a color with RGB(128, 0, 32) and HSL(345°, 100%, 50.2%).

#800020 pairs strongly with #008060 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#800020 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#800020 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Burgundy is linked to Bourgogne from French, meaning Refers to the region of Burgundy in France.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Bourgogne
Meaning Refers to the region of Burgundy in France
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle Ages

History

The name 'Burgundy' comes from the historical region of Burgundy in France, famous for its wines. The color itself is a deep, dark red, often with a hint of purple, reminiscent of the richer red wines produced in the region. While the region and its wines have a long history dating back to Roman times, the specific color name 'Burgundy' to describe this particular shade of red became more widely recognized and used in fashion and design in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It gained popularity as a sophisticated and rich alternative to brighter reds.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'Burgundy' as a specific shade of dark red is generally understood to have become common in English in the late 19th or early 20th century, likely popularized by its association with Burgundy wine. However, the region and its wines have been known for centuries.

Cultural Associations

Burgundy is widely associated with sophistication, luxury, and richness, largely due to its connection with Burgundy wine. It is a popular color in fashion, interior design, and automotive industries. It often conveys a sense of maturity, elegance, and depth. In some contexts, it can also be seen as a strong, passionate, yet refined color.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #800020;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #800020;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #800020;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #800020,
        #01FFC0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #800020,
        #01FFC0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$burgundy: #800020;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$burgundy-r: 128;
$burgundy-g: 0;
$burgundy-b: 32;

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