It is a colour well known to anyone who has travelled outside the European Union, since we find it on the cover of the passport. It is the colour Burgundy, a deep, dark red, very popular in both fashion and interior design.
What is the colour burgundy?
Known in English as burgundy, the colour Burgundy is a deep shade of red, named after the historic region of Burgundy in east-central France. It is an area famous throughout the world for its wines, which are characterised by an intense, dark shade of red, hence the colour of the same name. Burgundy is a red-purple, or red-brown, that evokes feelings of luxury, elegance and sophistication, making it a popular choice in interior design, especially for those seeking to create a cosy and refined ambience. It is often simply called ‘wine colour’. In addition to the above-mentioned passport of EU countries, it is also used on the flag of Qatar and for the uniforms of Venezuela’s national teams.
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How is the colour Burgundy created?
What is red Burgundy? It is obtained by mixing red with blue and a small amount of black. The red is the base colour; the blue adds depth and the black darkens the tone, creating that particular shade. Depending on the proportions used, the result may vary slightly.
How to use the colour Burgundy on walls?
Being an intense colour, Burgundy is particularly effective when used on one or more (but not all!) walls to create a focal point within the room. To balance the depth of this colour, it is advisable to combine it with neutral colours such as white (preferably warm and not too bright, so as not to exaggerate the contrast), light grey, or beige tones (e.g.écru). In this way the room is perceived as bright and airy, avoiding the burgundy to weigh down the space. For those looking for a more “dramatic” and sophisticated mood, on the other hand, we suggest pairing it with dark shades such as anthracite grey or black. To add a touch of elegance, golden or brass-coloured details can be used, for example on lamps, handles, coffee tables, knick-knacks, frames and more. Here we recommend using a product such as Golden Prestige: it is a metallic effect paint that can be used on many different materials such as wood (even without sanding!), metal, plastic, glass, walls and fabric. Of the five shades in this line, those that go best with Burgundy are yellow gold brown gold and black gold, as well as pink gold ( the latter in modern-style settings ).
How to use the colour Burgundy on furniture?
Burgundy-coloured furniture certainly adds a touch of colour and personality to a room. A velvet sofa in this hue, for example, immediately becomes the focal point of a living room, especially when placed in a context of neutral tones. Burgundy chairs, cushions or curtains can add warmth and depth to a space without visually dominating it. When choosing Burgundy for furniture, it is essential to consider the materials: soft velvet enhances the richness of this shade, while a lighter or more transparent fabric might soften its intensity. Burgundy can be combined with dark woods such as walnut or mahogany for a classic and sophisticated effect, or with light woods for a modern and bright contrast. Other excellent combinations for Burgundy furniture are with green walls – from sage green to deeper greens – and walls in earthy yellow tones such asochre. Pastel shades should also not be underestimated.
What is the difference between red Burgundy and Bordeaux? And with marc? And with amaranth? And with the granata?
Burgundy is very similar to Bordeaux (also in the ‘wine’ origin of the name), but the latter has a greater blue component, so it is more purplish. In burgundy, both red and blue are more present, and can be described as a dark magenta. Amaranth, on the other hand, veers decidedly towards the purest red, and is somewhere between scarlet and crimson. Garnet, finally, tends towards brown, with low or no blue components. One of the colours in Rio Verde’s Vintage Prestige line also belongs to the same ‘family’. These are highly opaque, textured effect paints with a retro flavour. One of the colours in this line isAmarena, which is darker than Burgundy and tends towards brown.
