- Hex
- #6D1F2E
- RGB
- 109, 31, 46
- Deck
- No. 14
Burgundy, wine, oxblood: one deep red family
What colors go with burgundy?
Burgundy is a deep red with a touch of purple and brown. That depth is what makes it so easy: it behaves more like a dark neutral than like red, so it pairs with greys, blues and browns that bright red would fight with.
Short answer
The colors that go best with burgundy are grey, navy, camel, cream, blush, olive, forest green and mustard. Grey and navy are the calmest, camel and cream feel warm and autumnal, blush stays in the family, and olive, forest green and mustard give contrast.
- Grey: calm, polished and very easy
- Navy: two dark colors that look rich together
- Camel: warm and autumnal
- Cream: softens burgundy, gentler than white
- Blush: same family, far lighter
- Olive: muted opposite: rich, not festive
- Forest green: deep green for autumn, keep one small
- Mustard: a golden accent that pops
Grey trousers, burgundy knit
Garment usedGrey and burgundy is one of the easiest pairings in this guide. The grey trousers stay in the background and let the wine color carry the outfit, while black boots keep it sharp. Compared with the white tee, the burgundy knit makes the same trousers look warmer and more autumnal.
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Outfit formulas with burgundy
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Burgundy knit, grey trousers
A burgundy sweater with mid or charcoal grey trousers and black boots or shoes. Calm, polished and hard to get wrong.
Burgundy and navy
A burgundy knit or shirt with navy trousers, or navy tailoring with burgundy accessories. Dark on dark, so it reads rich.
Camel coat over burgundy
Camel and burgundy is a classic autumn pairing; a cream layer or white sneakers keep it light.
Burgundy with jeans
A burgundy top with mid-blue jeans and white sneakers. Red and blue are a natural contrast, and burgundy keeps it relaxed.
Tonal reds
Blush with burgundy is a soft tonal look: same red family, far apart in depth. Beige shoes or a beige coat suit it.
Burgundy, olive, mustard
An autumn trio. Wear burgundy and olive as the main pieces and keep mustard to a scarf or beanie.
Shoes, bags and metals
Shoes
Black and dark brown are the easiest shoes with a burgundy outfit. White sneakers keep it casual. Burgundy or oxblood shoes themselves are among the most useful shoe colors: they suit navy, grey, denim and olive.
Bags and belts
Tan and cognac warm burgundy up, black sharpens it, and a burgundy bag with a grey or navy outfit is a classic accent.
Metals
Gold tends to suit burgundy's warmth best. Silver works with cooler, purple-leaning wine shades.
Colors to avoid with burgundy, and why
Nothing is forbidden. These are the pairings that most often look accidental rather than chosen, and what to do instead.
- Bright red
Bright red and burgundy are close enough to clash rather than contrast; the bright one makes the deep one look dull. Pair burgundy with pink or blush instead.
- Mid brown at the same depth
Burgundy and mid brown can merge into one muddy tone. Dark chocolate or light camel work better.
- Bright orange
Both are warm and strong, and together they often look heavy. Rust works if you want a warm partner.
Wearing burgundy through the year
Burgundy is usually thought of as an autumn and winter color, and it does look richest in wool, velvet, corduroy and leather alongside camel, grey and navy. A burgundy knit is one of the easiest ways to add color to a winter wardrobe built on neutrals.
It works in warmer months too, in lighter fabrics and with lighter partners: a burgundy linen shirt with white or stone trousers, or burgundy loafers with light chinos. Blush and cream keep it from looking heavy.
Burgundy, maroon, wine, oxblood
These names overlap and brands use them loosely. Burgundy and wine usually lean slightly purple; maroon and oxblood lean slightly brown. The pairings on this page work for all of them. Purple-leaning shades suit grey, navy and silver a touch better; brown-leaning shades suit camel, olive and gold.
Burgundy is a deep wine red that behaves like a dark neutral. It is much easier to wear than bright red. In the matcher, the burgundy chip also suggests blush and plum as tonal partners and mustard or light blue as accents.
Questions
What color pants go with a burgundy sweater?
Grey, navy, charcoal and mid-blue jeans are the easiest. Camel, cream and olive trousers give warmer, more autumnal outfits.
What color shoes go with burgundy?
Black, dark brown and white sneakers. Burgundy shoes themselves pair well with navy, grey and denim.
Do burgundy and black go together?
Yes, it is a dark and dramatic pairing that suits evenings and winter. Add a lighter piece, such as grey or cream, if you want it to feel less heavy.