Burgundy Wedding is a analogous color palette tagged wedding, luxury, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Rosewood, Brick Red, Putty) 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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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #5A1A2A | rgb(90, 26, 42) | hsl(345, 55%, 23%) | oklch(32.6% 0.094 9) | |
| Brick Red | #8C2F45 | rgb(140, 47, 69) | hsl(346, 50%, 37%) | oklch(44.8% 0.127 10) | |
| Putty | #D9B8A6 | rgb(217, 184, 166) | hsl(21, 40%, 75%) | oklch(80.6% 0.046 50) | |
| Smoke | #FAF3EE | rgb(250, 243, 238) | hsl(25, 55%, 96%) | oklch(96.8% 0.010 58) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (23% to 96%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for invitations and event branding.
- Background: Smoke (#FAF3EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#5A1A2A) on #FAF3EE gives 11.83:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Brick Red (#8C2F45) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (7.33:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Putty (#D9B8A6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Smoke at 11.83:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Burgundy Wedding
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#5A1A2A on #FAF3EE | Aa | 11.83:1 | AAA |
#8C2F45 on #FAF3EE | Aa | 7.33:1 | AAA |
#5A1A2A on #D9B8A6 | Aa | 7.03:1 | AAA |
#8C2F45 on #D9B8A6 | Aa | 4.36:1 | AA large only |
#D9B8A6 on #FAF3EE | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#5A1A2A on #8C2F45 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |