Burgundy

Colors that go with burgundy

Burgundy (#800020) is a dark, vivid red. Colors that go well with burgundy include Shadows of Time (#008060), Poblano (#008020), Grapest (#800060), Drip Coffee (#802000), Hulk (#208000). For a safe, polished look, pair burgundy with a soft off-white like #FFF1F1 and a deep neutral like #2A1314; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #008060.

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Best colors to pair with burgundy

ComplementaryShadows of Time #008060
Opposite burgundy on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
Split complementaryPoblano #008020
Sits next to burgundy's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
AnalogousGrapest #800060
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with burgundy for calm, cohesive designs.
AnalogousDrip Coffee #802000
The neighbour on the other side of burgundy — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
TriadicHulk #208000
One third of the way around the wheel from burgundy: vibrant but balanced.
Light neutralPowder Puff #FFF1F1
An off-white with a hint of burgundy — an easy background that never feels stark.
Dark neutralItalian Roast #2A1314
A deep, burgundy-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
GrayLingering Storm #8A8080
A warm-or-cool gray matched to burgundy for borders, captions and secondary UI.

Burgundy color palettes

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Text and backgrounds with burgundy

AaText on a burgundy background

10.83:1Very goodWhite text on #800020

AaBurgundy text on a light background

10.83:1Very good#800020 text on #FFFFFF

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FAQ

What colors go with burgundy?

Shadows of Time (#008060), Poblano (#008020), Grapest (#800060), Drip Coffee (#802000), Hulk (#208000) go well with burgundy. Neutrals such as #FFF1F1 and #2A1314 are the easiest companions, and #008060 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.

What is the complementary color of burgundy?

The complementary color of burgundy (#800020) is #008060 (Shadows of Time), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.

What neutral colors go with burgundy?

Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight burgundy tint, such as #FFF1F1 and #8A8080, plus a deep near-black like #2A1314. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.

What text color should I use on burgundy?

White text on #800020 has a contrast ratio of 10.83:1 (very good). For burgundy text, use a background like #FFFFFF (10.83:1, very good).

Is burgundy a warm or cool color?

Burgundy is a warm color in the red family.

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