What are the hex codes in the Burgundy Velvet palette?

The Burgundy Velvet color palette consists of Espresso #3E0A1D, Brick Red #8B2F4B, Sand #C9A961, Linen #F4ECE4.

How should I use the Burgundy Velvet palette on a website?

Use Linen #F4ECE4 as the background, Espresso #3E0A1D for text, Brick Red #8B2F4B for buttons and links, and Sand #C9A961 for accents. 3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 14.19:1.

Which colors in Burgundy Velvet have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #3E0A1D on #F4ECE4 with a ratio of 14.19:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#3E0A1DEspresso

#8B2F4BBrick Red

#C9A961Sand

#F4ECE4Linen

Burgundy Velvet color palette

Luxury Dark Warm Brown Beige White

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Espresso	`#3E0A1D`	`rgb(62, 10, 29)`	`hsl(338, 72%, 14%)`	`oklch(24.8% 0.081 3)`
Brick Red	`#8B2F4B`	`rgb(139, 47, 75)`	`hsl(342, 49%, 36%)`	`oklch(44.8% 0.127 5)`
Sand	`#C9A961`	`rgb(201, 169, 97)`	`hsl(42, 49%, 58%)`	`oklch(74.8% 0.099 86)`
Linen	`#F4ECE4`	`rgb(244, 236, 228)`	`hsl(30, 42%, 93%)`	`oklch(94.7% 0.014 68)`

Why it works and how to use it

Burgundy Velvet is an analogous color palette tagged luxury, dark, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Brick Red, Sand) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.

The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.

Background: Linen (#F4ECE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Espresso (#3E0A1D) on #F4ECE4 gives 14.19:1, passing WCAG AAA.
Primary: Brick Red (#8B2F4B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.89:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
Accent: Sand (#C9A961) for highlights, badges and hover states.

3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 14.19:1.

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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#3E0A1D

#8B2F4B

#C9A961

#F4ECE4

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#3E0A1D` on `#F4ECE4`	Aa	14.19:1	AAA
`#3E0A1D` on `#C9A961`	Aa	7.37:1	AAA
`#8B2F4B` on `#F4ECE4`	Aa	6.89:1	AA
`#8B2F4B` on `#C9A961`	Aa	3.58:1	AA large only
`#3E0A1D` on `#8B2F4B`	Aa	2.06:1	Fail
`#C9A961` on `#F4ECE4`	Aa	1.93:1	Fail

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