Burgundy and Gold
Why they work: heritage luxury — oxblood red and old gold.
Combination sets
The classic split
Burgundy and Gold with a light tint of burgundy, a deep shade of gold and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Gold 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, gold ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from burgundy to gold — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #800020 | #FFD700 | 7.72:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #FFD700 | #800020 | 7.72:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #800020 | #FFFFFF | 10.83:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #800020 | #000000 | 1.94:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #FFFFFF | 1.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #000000 | 14.97:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #CD6D00 | 4.96:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do burgundy and gold go together?
Yes — heritage luxury — oxblood red and old gold. Their hues are 66° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 7.72:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (both warm).
What text color works on burgundy and gold?
On burgundy use #FFFFFF text (10.83:1); on gold use #000000 (14.97:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Burgundy: #800020 — OKLCH oklch(38% 0.152 18.6). Gold: #FFD700 — OKLCH oklch(88.68% 0.182 95.3).