Burgundy is a color that is full of rich reds and purples. Some of the
nearest color relatives to burgundy include maroon or wine. Because of the rich
color of burgundy, designers will often have color swatches that include
burgundy with the red family or even the brown family of colors.
The Wine Roots of Burgundy
The color burgundy is very reminiscent of
actual wine and is a word that is actually used in place of the word ‘wine’ in
some instances. An area of France
known as the Burgundy region is actually situated between both France
and Switzerland and is a major area of wine producing vineyards. Burgundy wines are considered
some of the best in the world.
Versatility of the Burgundy
Burgundy is also often paired with a variety of shades of gold or yellows to
contrast its rich, deep color and sometimes even bright blues. It is popularly
used in home interior decorating from multiple aspects including paint colors
and linens because of its ability to be more universal between men and women
than many other colors. The color burgundy is also a great substitute for the
use of red when the desired affect it intended to be more classic than vibrant.
