Burgundy (colour)

Burgundy is a deep shade of red. It is named after Burgundy wine. This wine is named after the Burgundy region of France.

This box shows the color burgundy.
 
  
This box shows the color vivid burgundy.
 

Meaning of burgundy
  • Burgundy is a popular color in both men's and women's fashion, for furniture and for linens.
  • In cosmetology, a brighter shade of burgundy called "vivid burgundy" is used for dyeing hair.
  • Venezuela's athletes traditionally wear burgundy uniforms in international competitions.

Because of this people give them the nickname "Red Wine".

  • The color burgundy is also the color of Blackpool F.C.'s third team kit. This was chosen by Latvian owner Valeri Belekon, who wanted a kit which looked like the color on the flag of Latvia.

Tones of burgundy color comparison chart
Name Color HEX Code Red Green Blue Hue Sat Lum Source
Light Burgundy #BC5235 188 82 53 013° 56% 47% Xona.com color list (Burgundy Light)
Vivid Burgundy #9F1D35 159 29 35 349° 69% 37% www.99colors.net
Burgundy #800020 128 0 32 345° 100% 25% www.99colors.net Maerz & Paul
Deep Burgundy #770f05 119 15 5 005° 92% 24% Xona.com color list (Burgundy)
Medium Burgundy #63313A 99 49 58 349° 34% 29%
Dark Burgundy #43302E 67 31 26 006° 19% 22% ISCC-NBS
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