Solid Burgundy Background #800020
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With hex #800020 (rgb(128, 0, 32)), this deep, low-light red tone sits around 345° on the color wheel. Its bold, saturated appearance reads as passionate and powerful on screen. Use the values and preview above to test it in the layout where it will actually appear.
Burgundy Carries the Weight of the Cellar
Wine from the Burgundy region of France lent this color its name, and the association still does most of the work: age, depth, a certain seriousness. At #800020, it is a red pushed almost to the edge of darkness, with a drop of blue that keeps it from turning brick. Nothing about this color is in a hurry.
Fashion treats it as autumn's answer to black; universities and law firms have leaned on it for generations of crests and book bindings. On screen it makes a rich alternative to near-black backgrounds — dark enough for white text to pass contrast checks, warm enough to feel deliberate. It also photographs handsomely against gold and cream.
A palette that works with Burgundy
Gold and Cream are Burgundy's traditional heraldic partners, Forest Green matches its depth for a wintry pairing, and Blush lightens it for modern editorial work.
Quick specs
- HEX
- #800020
- RGB
- rgb(128, 0, 32)
- HSL
- hsl(345, 100%, 25%)
- Readable text
- #FFFFFF
background-color: #800020;
Where Burgundy shines
- Attention-grabbing badges or sale overlays
- Burgundy accent walls behind product shots to amplify contrast
- Fashion look-books where bold color blocking matters
Practical tips
- Stick with off-white (#F5F5F5) or pure white typography for clarity (the Copy RGB/HEX buttons above make it easy to grab the exact values).
- Use the adjustment sliders to nudge the hue when you need a complementary accent.
- The download tool exports PNG/JPEG files up to 7680×7680, so you can drop the color straight into mockups or presentations.
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Burgundy background FAQs
Can I download a solid Burgundy background?
Yes. This solid burgundy background is available as free PNG and JPEG downloads for HD desktop, 4K, phone, square, and custom sizes.
What is the HEX code for Burgundy?
Burgundy uses HEX #800020 and rgb(128, 0, 32). You can copy both values from this page or adjust the shade before exporting a background image.
Is Burgundy better for phone or desktop wallpaper?
Burgundy is especially useful for desktop wallpapers, OLED-friendly screens, presentation backdrops, and low-distraction setups. The phone preset also works well for a darker lock screen.