#4A0E0E
#9C3F3C
#C85956
#E8D8C4
#3E0A1DEspresso
#8B2F4BBrick Red
#C9A961Sand
#F4ECE4Linen
Burgundy Velvet is a 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.
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Why it works and how to use it
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.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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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.
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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