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What colors go with burgundy?

Grey and navy keep burgundy sharp, blush and dusty blue soften it, and dark green turns it into a winter jewel-tone pairing.

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What to wear with burgundy

  • burgundy #800020
  • grey #808080

Burgundy and grey

Neutral base Medium contrast

Grey shares burgundy's coolness and none of its color, so it lets the wine shade glow without warming it. A mid-grey sits halfway between burgundy's depth and a pale top, which keeps the contrast easy on the eye.

When to wear it: Office and cold-weather wear: a burgundy sweater over a grey shirt, a grey suit with a burgundy tie, grey wool pants with a burgundy turtleneck. In daylight, a lighter grey gives the pair more contrast than a darker one.

What to avoid: A warm, brownish grey dulls burgundy's purple lean and makes both look dusty. Choose a clean, cool grey, and steer clear of a charcoal so deep it matches burgundy and flattens the outfit into one shade.

Suits: Deep WinterCool Summer

  • burgundy #800020
  • navy blue #1F2A4D

Burgundy and navy blue

Neutral base Low contrast

Both colors are deep and cool, so together they look rich and quiet, with little contrast between them. Burgundy brings the warmth navy lacks, navy steadies it, and the pair feels like a darker, softer take on red and blue.

When to wear it: Cool months and smart-casual days: a navy blazer over a burgundy merino polo, burgundy chinos with a navy cable knit, a navy wrap dress with burgundy suede boots. It works at a football game as well as at a restaurant.

What to avoid: A navy with a purple cast blurs into burgundy's own purple lean, and the two turn muddy. Pick a clearly blue navy, and wear something pale near the face so the dark pair does not swallow your coloring.

Suits: Deep WinterCool SummerDeep Autumn

  • burgundy #800020
  • light pink #F8CAD5

Burgundy and light pink

Tonal: one color, light and dark High contrast

Blush pink and burgundy are one cool hue at the two ends of its range, so the pairing has the calm of a single color with the lift of light against dark. It is softer than burgundy with white and more romantic.

When to wear it: Weddings and winter celebrations: a blush silk blouse under a burgundy suit, burgundy bridesmaid dresses with pale pink flowers, a burgundy coat with a light pink scarf on a cold evening out.

What to avoid: A peachy or salmon-leaning pink brings in warmth that fights burgundy's blue base. Keep the pink cool, closer to rose petal than apricot, and wear it nearest the face, where its lightness usually helps most.

Suits: Deep WinterCool Summer

  • burgundy #800020
  • dark green #234F32

Burgundy and dark green

Opposites on the color wheel Low contrast

Dark green sits opposite burgundy on the color wheel, but the two share a deep, shadowed value, so they make each other richer instead of louder. The pairing has the look of old velvet and leather-bound books.

When to wear it: Late fall and the holidays: a dark green velvet dress with burgundy heels, a burgundy scarf against a dark green waxed jacket, tartans and plaids that weave the two together. It suits Thanksgiving, holiday parties and country weekends.

What to avoid: Two equally deep shades in equal parts can look like a holiday decoration. Let one lead and the other stay an accent, and add a light neutral such as ivory or pale grey so the outfit has some air.

Suits: Deep WinterDeep AutumnCool Summer

  • burgundy #800020
  • dusty blue #7F9BB3

Burgundy and dusty blue

Contrasting hues Medium contrast

Dusty blue is a soft, greyed blue a third of the wheel away from burgundy. Its muted coolness echoes burgundy's blue lean while its lightness opens up the dark wine color, so the pair feels gentle and defined at once.

When to wear it: Spring and fall weddings, where it is a favorite palette: dusty blue dresses with burgundy flowers, a dusty blue suit with a burgundy tie or pocket square. Day to day, try a dusty blue shirt under a burgundy cardigan.

What to avoid: A bright, sky-toned blue loses the softness and makes burgundy look heavy beside it. Keep the blue greyish, and skip a third strong color; ivory or silver finishes the look instead.

Suits: Deep WinterCool Summer

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In dim winter light, burgundy reads almost as a dark neutral, deep enough to stand in for black; in sunlight, or in silk and velvet, its wine red comes forward with a purple, blue-leaning cast. The name comes from the red wine of the French region, and stores often sell it simply as wine red. On a rack it hangs close to maroon, but maroon leans brown and warm while burgundy leans purple and cool.

That coolness is why grey, navy and silver suit it so well. Its depth makes it a strong color to wear at the collar: on deep or cool coloring it looks rich and polished, while on very light, soft coloring it can look heavy unless something paler sits between it and your face. Begin with grey or navy for everyday wear, try blush pink and dusty blue for weddings and spring, and bring in dark green once the weather turns cold.

FAQ

Which colors make a good burgundy wedding palette?

Burgundy is a favorite for fall and winter weddings. Blush pink, ivory and dusty blue are its classic companions; dark green and gold suit a rustic or holiday theme. As a guest, a burgundy dress with metallic shoes and a light wrap looks festive without competing with a white bridal palette.

Does burgundy go with black?

Yes, as an evening pair: a burgundy dress with black tights and boots, a black suit with a burgundy shirt. Both are dark, so the effect is moody, and it flatters deep, cool coloring most. Add one light or shiny element, such as silver jewelry or a satin finish, so the outfit does not read as all black from a distance.

Which color seasons wear burgundy best?

Burgundy leans cool: it is a deep red with a touch of purple. Deep Winter wears it most naturally near the face. Deep Autumn wears it too, usually with warmer partners such as camel or gold, and Cool Summer can wear it with something paler at the collar. If brown-leaning reds look better on you, maroon is probably your shade.

What color pants go with a burgundy sweater?

Grey, navy and dark-wash jeans are the easiest, since all three are cool like burgundy. Charcoal dress pants make it look sharp for work; light-wash jeans make it casual. Camel or khaki chinos warm the sweater up and suit deep, warm coloring. Finish with dark brown or black leather shoes.

Do brown shoes and bags go with burgundy?

Yes, especially in leather. Dark brown boots, belts and bags sit naturally beside a burgundy sweater or coat, since brown is a darkened orange on the same red side of the wheel. Mid browns and cognac look warmer and suit deep, warm coloring; for a cooler look, keep the brown very dark.