What color is #800020?

Burgundy (#800020) is a dark, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(128, 0, 32), and in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 25%).

Is #800020 accessible as text?

On white, #800020 has a contrast ratio of 10.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.94:1 (fails). For text placed on #800020, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #800020?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-900 (#82181A).

What colors go well with #800020?

#800020 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #008060. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #800020 below.

Is Burgundy good for buttons?

Burgundy works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #800020 — black text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is Burgundy a CSS named color?

No — Burgundy is not a standard CSS named color; use the hex value #800020 in CSS. The closest CSS named color is maroon.

Why is it called Burgundy?

Burgundy is named after the deep red wines of the Burgundy region of France. It reads as rich, refined and sophisticated.

Burgundy (#800020) Color Palette, HEX, RGB & Design Ideas

Palettes built on Burgundy

Not just a swatch — here's how Burgundy works with other colors. Named schemes with Burgundy in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #800020 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burgundy as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #800020 Anchor #141210 Accent #D19D4E Secondary #322525 Surface #F3EDE3

Burgundy carries the depth in this luxury scheme, offset by a brass accent and near-black and held together by a deep neutral and an off-white surface.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #800020 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Burgundy plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #800020 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E73 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #4B0200

Burgundy adds the colour to this moody editorial scheme — charcoal and a mid-grey around it, a bone highlight, and a muted jewel accent drawn from Burgundy.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #800020 Secondary #855D5D Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Burgundy is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Burgundy carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How Burgundy actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 89/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 29/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 64/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 65/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 15/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use Burgundy with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 10.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4BDCB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #800B00 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is Burgundy at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #800020;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 0 32;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(38.0% 0.152 18.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E1;
  --color-200: #FCB1C3;
  --color-300: #F87797;
  --color-400: #EC4670;
  --color-500: #D2224E;
  --color-600: #9F2342;
  --color-700: #701F33;
  --color-800: #481824;
  --color-900: #2C1118;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burgundy: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E1',
    200: '#FCB1C3',
    300: '#F87797',
    400: '#EC4670',
    500: '#D2224E',
    600: '#9F2342',
    700: '#701F33',
    800: '#481824',
    900: '#2C1118',
  },
}

$base: #800020;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E1;
$base-200: #FCB1C3;
$base-300: #F87797;
$base-400: #EC4670;
$base-500: #D2224E;
$base-600: #9F2342;
$base-700: #701F33;
$base-800: #481824;
$base-900: #2C1118;
$base-hover: #66001A;
$base-subtle: #F19AB0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#800020",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F87797",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC4670",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D2224E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F2342",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#701F33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1118",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

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