Burgundy color hex code is #800020

What is Burgundy Color?

Burgundy has the hex code #800020. The equivalent RGB values are (128, 0, 32), which means it is composed of 80% red, 0% green and 20% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:100 Y:75 K:50. In the HSV/HSB scale, Burgundy has a hue of 345°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 50%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

The name of this deep red color comes from the color of the deep red wine produced in the Burgundy region of France. Burgundy is similar to other dark red colors like maroon, oxblood or cordovan; however, unlike others, it has a bit of blue in it.

The color is not part of the web list and can be applied to web pages with HTML and/or CSS via its RGB, HSL or hex codes. Please note that the CMYK values for burgundy color as given on this page have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae and are only approximations.

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Burgundy Color Codes

Hex Code	#800020
RGB Values	(128, 0, 32)
CMYK Values	(0%, 100%, 75%, 50%)
HSV/HSB Values	(345°, 100%, 50%)
Closest Web Safe	#990033
Inverse Color	#7FFFDF [Aquamarine]
Closest Pantone®	1955 C
Closest RAL	3003 [Ruby red]
Complementary Color	#008060 [Spanish Viridian]

Burgundy Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#353535
Desaturated	#404040
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#2A2A2A
Weighted Average (Luma)	#1E1E1E
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#5C5C5C

Burgundy Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 800020. Complementary color is 008060

Complementary Palette

The complement of Burgundy is Spanish Viridian with the hex code #008060. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #800020 color is offered by #008060. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (800020, 802000 and 800060)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Burgundy (#800020) are Kenyan Copper (#802000) and French Plum (#800060). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Burgundy with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (800020, 008020 and 006080)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Burgundy (#800020) are #008020 (La Salle Green) and #006080 (Blue Sapphire). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (800020, 208000 and 002080)

Triadic Palette

Burgundy triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #208000 (India Green) and #002080 (Resolution Blue) along with #800020 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (800020, 208000, 008060 and 600080)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Burgundy has four colors - #208000 (India Green), #008060 (Spanish Viridian) and #600080 (Metallic Violet) in addition to the base color (#800020). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (800020, 608000, 008060 and 200080)

Square Palette

Burgundy square color palette has #608000 (Avocado), #008060 (Spanish Viridian) and #200080 (Persian Indigo). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Burgundy Color Rainbow Palette

Our Burgundy rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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