Old Burgundy
HEX: #43302E | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#43302E
67, 48, 46
5°, 31% ,26%
0, 28.36, 31.34, 73.73
About Old Burgundy
Old Burgundy (#43302E) is a color with RGB(67, 48, 46) and HSL(5.71°, 31.34%, 26.27%). In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #2E4143, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #2E4330 and #302E43. The name comes from Old Burgundy (English).
- HEX: #43302E
- RGB: 67, 48, 46
- HSL: 5.71°, 31.34%, 26.27%
- Style: Muted, Warm
- Use case: Text, Print
- Complementary color: #2E4143
- Triadic colors: #2E4330, #302E43
- The name comes from Old Burgundy (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #43302E from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'Burgundy' is named after the Burgundy wine region of France, known for its red wines. These wines, particularly when aged, develop a deep, complex red hue with hints of brown and purple. The addition of 'Old' to 'Burgundy' suggests a color that is perhaps less vibrant than a 'new' or standard burgundy, implying a more mature, subdued, or slightly desaturated version of the classic wine color. This descriptor helps to evoke a sense of richness, depth, and tradition. Color names derived from natural elements, foods, and beverages were common in the Victorian and Edwardian eras to describe new dyes and pigments.
First Recorded Use
The exact first documented use as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but color names referencing wines became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in fashion and interior design. 'Burgundy' as a color name itself emerged around 1881. 'Old Burgundy' likely followed as a descriptor to differentiate a deeper, perhaps more muted or brownish-red version from a standard 'Burgundy'.
Cultural Associations
The color 'Old Burgundy' often evokes feelings of sophistication, luxury, and warmth. It is frequently associated with autumn and winter palettes, formal wear, traditional interiors, and academic or professional settings. Its depth makes it a popular choice for textiles, leather goods, and accent colors, conveying a sense of timeless elegance and understated richness. It can also be seen as a more mature and serious alternative to brighter reds.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #43302E;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #43302E;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #43302E;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#43302E,
#2E5458
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#43302E,
#2E5458
);
}// SCSS variable
$old-burgundy: #43302E;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$old-burgundy-r: 67;
$old-burgundy-g: 48;
$old-burgundy-b: 46;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $old-burgundy;
color: rgba($old-burgundy-r, $old-burgundy-g, $old-burgundy-b, 0.8);
}