Red family
Burgundy color
A dark, rich red with warm undertones. The reference burgundy is #900020, as defined by the Color Names (meodai).
| HEX | #900020 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 0, 32) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 100%, 28%) | |
| HSV | hsv(347, 100%, 56%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(41.3% 0.166 20.8) | |
| CMYK* | 0, 100, 78, 44 |
* CMYK is a simple conversion without a print profile; ask your printer for exact values.
What color is burgundy?
Burgundy is a deep purplish red named after the red wines of the Burgundy region of France. The name has been used for the colour since the late 19th century. It is darker and cooler than crimson, with a subtle purple cast that sets it apart from browner maroon.
Burgundy hex codes by source
Color names are not standardized, so the same name can point to different colors. Here is every definition of burgundy in our three sources, with how close each one is to the reference.
| Name | HEX | Source | Compared with the reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy | #610023 | xkcd Color Survey | Noticeably different · 56% similar |
| Burgundy | #900020 | Color Names (meodai) | Reference shown on this page |
Burgundy vs Maroon
#900020
#800000
Maroon leans toward brown; burgundy leans toward purple. Side by side, burgundy looks cooler and more wine-like. In numbers: the two are 82% similar (OKLab distance 0.045). See Maroon for its own codes.
Colors similar to burgundy
The closest named colors to #900020 across all three sources, with their similarity in OKLab.
Tints and shades of burgundy
The same hue from light to dark, generated in OKLab so the steps look even. Click a step to copy its HEX code.
Colors that go with burgundy
Classic color-wheel combinations built on #900020, computed in OKLCH so the partners keep the same lightness and intensity. Each swatch shows the nearest common name.
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Burgundy with white and black text
WCAG asks for a contrast of at least 4.5:1 for body text (AA) and 3:1 for large text. On a burgundy background, white text is the better choice.
Use burgundy in CSS
.burgundy {
color: #900020;
/* or */ color: rgb(144 0 32);
/* or */ color: hsl(347 100% 28%);
/* or */ color: oklch(41.3% 0.166 20.8);
}