#5E1E2E
#7E3248
#C8A878
#2A0E18
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text

Burgundy Court Color Palette

#5E1E2E · #7E3248 · #C8A878 · #2A0E18

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WCAG Grade
1.4:1
Contrast Ratio
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Use #5E1E2E as the background. Use #7E3248 as the primary accent. Use #C8A878 as secondary. Use #2A0E18 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Burgundy Court — royal, vintage, moody, earthy.

Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values

Technical breakdown for the Burgundy Court color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).

Swatch Design Role HEX RGB CMYK HSL
Background
Luminance: 3.5%
94, 30, 46 0%, 68%, 51%, 63% 345°, 52%, 24%
Primary Accent
Luminance: 7.2%
126, 50, 72 0%, 60%, 43%, 51% 343°, 43%, 35%
Secondary
Luminance: 41.6%
200, 168, 120 0%, 16%, 40%, 22% 36°, 42%, 63%
Body Text
Luminance: 0.9%
42, 14, 24 0%, 67%, 43%, 84% 339°, 50%, 11%

Burgundy Court Tints & Shades

Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Burgundy Court palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.

#5E1E2E gently saturated rose-red
#7E3248 gently saturated rose-red
#C8A878 gently saturated orange
#2A0E18 gently saturated rose-red

Burgundy Court Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)

Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.

Text on Background Preview Ratio Grade Safe For
#2A0E18 on #C8A878
Aa Sample Text
7.94:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#C8A878 on #2A0E18
Aa Sample Text
7.94:1 AAA Body text, headings, UI
#C8A878 on #5E1E2E
Aa Sample Text
5.48:1 AA Body text, UI
#5E1E2E on #C8A878
Aa Sample Text
5.48:1 AA Body text, UI
#C8A878 on #7E3248
Aa Sample Text
3.83:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#7E3248 on #C8A878
Aa Sample Text
3.83:1 Fail Large headings, UI components
#2A0E18 on #7E3248
Aa Sample Text
2.07:1 Fail Decorative use only
#7E3248 on #2A0E18
Aa Sample Text
2.07:1 Fail Decorative use only
#2A0E18 on #5E1E2E
Aa Sample Text
1.45:1 Fail Decorative use only
#5E1E2E on #2A0E18
Aa Sample Text
1.45:1 Fail Decorative use only
#7E3248 on #5E1E2E
Aa Sample Text
1.43:1 Fail Decorative use only
#5E1E2E on #7E3248
Aa Sample Text
1.43:1 Fail Decorative use only

Burgundy Court Color Psychology & Meaning

Burgundy is named for the wine and the duchy, and the colour is a red so dark it behaves like a neutral, and this palette is burgundy deep with court gold. It feels rich and serious, the color of a red that has been aged.

Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme

The Burgundy Court palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.

Hue Wheel

A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.

History & Design Context

The Duchy of Burgundy was a major European power in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, and its court set fashions in dark red clothing that gave the colour its name in English.

Best Design Use Cases

Use the burgundy deep for backgrounds, burgundy wine for primary actions, court gold for highlights, and cellar dark for text.

Industries This Palette Suits

Theatre, opera, heritage tourism, invitations and calligraphy.

Colors That Pair Well With Burgundy Court

Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.

teal

directly opposite #7E3248 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy

red

30° beside #7E3248 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension

tinted neutral

a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers

Using Burgundy Court Without Breaking Accessibility

  • Avoid #7E3248 for small UI elements on #5E1E2E — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
  • Don't set body copy in #2A0E18 on #5E1E2E — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
  • Don't use #C8A878 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.

How to Implement the Burgundy Court Color Scheme

To use this Burgundy Court color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.

Option 1: CSS Variables

:root { 
  /* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'}  --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'}  --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'}  --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'}  --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}

Web Design Tip

Use #5E1E2E for the main background and #7E3248 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.

Accessibility Note

The contrast ratio between #2A0E18 and #5E1E2E is 1.45:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.

Burgundy Court Palette — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hex codes in the Burgundy Court color palette?

The Burgundy Court palette contains #5E1E2E, #7E3248, #C8A878, #2A0E18. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.

Is the Burgundy Court color palette accessible (WCAG)?

Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A0E18 on #C8A878 reaches 7.9:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.

What colors go well with the Burgundy Court palette?

Beyond its own four colors, #33806A, #77493C, #EFEBEC extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.

What mood does the Burgundy Court palette create?

Burgundy Court reads as royal, vintage, moody. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.

Can I use the Burgundy Court color palette commercially?

Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Burgundy Court palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.

How do I add the Burgundy Court palette to Tailwind or CSS?

Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Burgundy Court's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.

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