Burgundy (colour)

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

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. [1]
  • 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

NameColorHEX CodeRedGreenBlueHueSatLumSource
Light Burgundy#BC52351888253013°56%47%Xona.com color list (Burgundy Light)
Vivid Burgundy#9F1D351592935349°69%37%www.99colors.net
Burgundy#800020128032345°100%25%www.99colors.net Maerz & Paul
Deep Burgundy#770f05119155005°92%24%Xona.com color list (Burgundy)
Medium Burgundy#63313A994958349°34%29%
Dark Burgundy#43302E673126006°19%22%ISCC-NBS