Colors that go with burgundy

#800020 · warm red · hue 345° · best text: #FFFFFF

Ten combinations ranked by measurable criteria — hue harmony, WCAG contrast with burgundy, lightness spread and saturation compatibility. Every pairing lists why it works.

Ready-to-use palette

#800020
#FE86A4
#C96F4A
#BCECAC
#90FDA9
#FAFAF9
#800020 #fe86a4 #c96f4a #bcecac #90fda9 #fafaf9
#800020 #FE86A4 #C96F4A #BCECAC #90FDA9 #FAFAF9
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Best combinations — ranked

#1

Rosa #FE86A4

· Same hue family as burgundy (Δh 0°) — guaranteed harmony
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (4.73:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 44) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
4.7:1
vs burgundy
#2

Terracotta #C96F4A

· Analogous hue (Δh ≈32°) — neighbors on the color wheel
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.02:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 31) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.0:1
vs burgundy
#3

Light Sage #BCECAC

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈120°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (8.12:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 63) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
8.1:1
vs burgundy
#4

Foam Green #90FDA9

· Split-complementary angle (Δh ≈149°) — strong but softer than direct complement
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (8.67:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 65) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
8.7:1
vs burgundy
#5

Bright Teal #01F9C6

· Complementary hue (Δh ≈177°) — maximum hue contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (7.93:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 62) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
7.9:1
vs burgundy
#6

Light Khaki #E6F2A2

· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (9.07:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 67) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
9.1:1
vs burgundy
#7

Pale Olive #B9CC81

· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (6.2:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 53) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
6.2:1
vs burgundy
#8

Tan Green #A9BE70

· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.31:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 48) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.3:1
vs burgundy
#9

Mustard #DBB42C

· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.46:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 49) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.5:1
vs burgundy
#10

Light Mustard #F7D560

· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (7.55:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 60) — clear visual hierarchy
· Similar saturation (100% vs 90%) — both vivid
contrast
7.5:1
vs burgundy

Why these and not others

Pairings are scored against hue-harmony angles (0°/30°/60°/90°/120°/150°/180°), WCAG contrast ratio with burgundy, lightness separation and saturation/chroma compatibility. Near-identical colors (ΔE₀₀ < 3.5) are excluded — every entry adds real information.

FAQ

What colors go with burgundy?

Rosa, Terracotta, Light Sage, Foam Green and Bright Teal rank highest for burgundy (#800020) by hue harmony, contrast and saturation compatibility. The full ranked list is on this page with the reasoning for each pairing.

What is the complementary color of burgundy?

The complementary hue of burgundy (hue 345°) sits at hue 165°. The closest named colors on that side of the wheel are listed in the combinations above.

Is burgundy a warm or cool color?

Burgundy is a warm color (hue 345°). It pairs naturally with warm neutrals and earthy tones.