What goes with it, and 3 palettes

Burgundy color palettes

Burgundy is a deep wine red that makes a room feel rich and warm in a way few colors can. A little goes a long way: use it on one big piece, a sofa or the bedding, or one wall, and surround it with cream, pink or green.

#6D2433

What colors go with burgundy

Cream #F1EBE0

Cream is the softest backdrop for burgundy and keeps it from feeling heavy.

Blush #E3C3B6

A pale pink beside burgundy is tonal and romantic.

Olive #6E7148

Olive and burgundy are near-opposites, so together they look rich and balanced.

Navy #25344D

Navy with burgundy is deep and classic, like a library.

Brass #B8934A

Gold metal on burgundy feels warm and luxurious.

Camel #B58C5C

Camel brings out the warmth of burgundy in a relaxed way.

Burgundy palettes, on real rooms

Hex codes to match against paint and fabric samples. Colors on screens and in daylight never quite agree, so hold a sample up in the room before you commit.

Burgundy Velvet

A burgundy sofa with cream and olive, rich but welcoming. Pictured: a Transitional living room.

Cream Walls #F1EBE0
Burgundy Sofa #6D2433
Olive Cushions and plants #6E7148
Walnut Wood furniture #5E4433
Camel Rug and throw #B58C5C

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Burgundy and Blush

Blush walls with burgundy bedding, warm and romantic. Pictured: a Scandinavian bedroom.

Blush Walls #E3C3B6
Burgundy Bedding #6D2433
Cream Cushions and curtains #F1EBE0
Light oak Bed frame and wardrobe #CDAF86
Brass Lamps #B8934A

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Burgundy Kitchen

Burgundy lower cabinets with cream, a bold kitchen that still feels warm. Pictured: a Modern kitchen.

Cream Walls and upper cabinets #EFE8DA
Burgundy Lower cabinets #6D2433
Marble white Countertop and backsplash #E9E6E0
Oak Floor #B08A5F
Brass Hardware and faucet #B8934A

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How to use a palette

Every palette here is listed from the most of the room to the least. Keep roughly to that order and the colors hold together.

1
Most of the room: the first color

The walls, and often the ceiling. A light, quiet color that everything else sits against.
2
A third: the next two

The big pieces: the sofa, the rug, the wood. They set the mood of the room.
3
A tenth: the last two

Cushions, a lamp, frames, a vase. Small, so a bold accent stays an accent.