Codes & values
- Color Name
Burgundy - Color ID
KDF-C-08388640 - HEX
#800020 - RGB
rgb(128, 0, 32) - RGBA
rgba(128, 0, 32, 1) - HSL
hsl(345, 100%, 25%) - HSLA
hsla(345, 100%, 25%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(345, 100%, 50%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%) - Light / Dark
dark
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Burgundy?
- #800020
- What is Burgundy RGB?
- rgb(128, 0, 32)
- What is Burgundy HSL?
- hsl(345, 100%, 25%)
- What is Burgundy CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%)
What is Burgundy?
Burgundy is a curated red family color at #800020. It appears in our library with tags for fashion, branding, logo. This shade classifies as dark — strong for text, dark-mode surfaces, or dramatic branding. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Burgundy HEX code
The HEX code for Burgundy is #800020. Paste it into CSS as color: #800020; or background-color: #800020;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (800020).
Burgundy RGB
Burgundy in RGB is rgb(128, 0, 32) (channels R 128, G 0, B 32). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(128, 0, 32, 1).
Burgundy HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(345, 100%, 25%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(345, 100%, 50%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Burgundy CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Burgundy is cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Burgundy
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #6B001B, #550015, #400010, #2B000B, #150005. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Burgundy
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #952B45, #AA556A, #C08090, #D5AAB5, #EAD5DA. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Burgundy
Complementary pairing: #800020, #008060. Analogous neighbors: #800060, #800020, #802000. Triadic accents: #800020, #208000, #002080. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Burgundy color combinations
A practical combo: primary #800020, complementary accent #008060, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #800020, #008020, #006080.
Burgundy in web design
Red works as error states, sale badges, and urgent CTAs. Keep body text dark on light surfaces and reserve pure red for accents so pages do not feel alarming.
Burgundy in branding
Brand reds feel bold and urgent — classic for food delivery, sports, and clearance campaigns. Contrast vs white is 10.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 1.94:1.
Burgundy earth & muted use
Burgundy leans muted or earthy — ideal for interiors, craft brands, and calm UI. Combine with cream, sage, and clay neutrals.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Burgundy?
- Burgundy: #800020.
- What is Burgundy RGB?
- Burgundy: rgb(128, 0, 32).
- What is Burgundy HSL?
- Burgundy: hsl(345, 100%, 25%).
- What is Burgundy CMYK?
- Burgundy: cmyk(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%).
- What colors go with Burgundy?
- Try complementary #800020, #008060 or analogous #800060, #800020, #802000.
- Is Burgundy good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 10.83:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 10.83:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 1.94:1. Complementary swatch: #800020, #008060.
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