Burgundy and Cream
Why they work: a vintage wine label in two colors — deep red restrained by soft cream.
Combination sets
The classic split
Burgundy and Cream with a light tint of burgundy, a deep shade of cream and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Cream as the highlight, Burgundy as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, burgundy ~30% for structure, cream ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from burgundy to cream — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #800020 | #FFFDD0 | 10.43:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #FFFDD0 | #800020 | 10.43:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #800020 | #FFFFFF | 10.83:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #800020 | #000000 | 1.94:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFDD0 | #FFFFFF | 1.04:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFDD0 | #000000 | 20.21:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #C78A51 | 6.16:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do burgundy and cream go together?
Yes — a vintage wine label in two colors — deep red restrained by soft cream. Their hues are 72° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 10.43:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (both warm).
What text color works on burgundy and cream?
On burgundy use #FFFFFF text (10.83:1); on cream use #000000 (20.21:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Burgundy: #800020 — OKLCH oklch(38% 0.152 18.6). Cream: #FFFDD0 — OKLCH oklch(98.44% 0.058 105.3).