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Burgundy

#8A4248

Burgundy is a warm medium color with the hex code #8A4248. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 138, 66, 72 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 48%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Burgundy Color Values

HEX
#8A4248
RGB
138, 66, 72
HSL
355°, 35%, 40%
CMYK
0, 52, 48, 46

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Burgundy sits at 355° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 35% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Burgundy work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Burgundy in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 52%, 48%, 46% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Burgundy

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8A4248;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 66, 72;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8A4248',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 48%
K: 46%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(138, 66, 72)
rgba(138, 66, 72, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 355° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A4248?
#8A4248 is Burgundy, a warm medium color with RGB values of 138, 66, 72. It has a hue of 355°, 35% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8A4248?
The RGB color code for #8A4248 is rgb(138, 66, 72). This means it contains 138 red, 66 green, and 72 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Burgundy a warm or cool color?
Burgundy (#8A4248) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8A4248 in CSS?
You can use #8A4248 in CSS with: background-color: #8A4248; or color: #8A4248; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 66, 72). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 48%, 46%.

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