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Burgundy

#9F1429

Burgundy is a warm dark color with the hex code #9F1429. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 159, 20, 41 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 87%, 74%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Burgundy color values

HEX
#9F1429
RGB
159, 20, 41
HSL
351°, 78%, 35%
CMYK
0, 87, 74, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Burgundy sits at 351° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Burgundy is rendered as rgb(159, 20, 41), where the red channel dominates at 159, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Burgundy translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 87M 74Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Burgundy

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9F1429;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 159, 20, 41;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9F1429',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 87%
Y: 74%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(159, 20, 41)
rgba(159, 20, 41, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 351° on the color wheel

Pinterest logo
Pinterest
Lululemon logo
Lululemon
New Balance logo
New Balance
Porsche logo
Porsche

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9F1429?
#9F1429 is Burgundy, a warm dark color with RGB values of 159, 20, 41. It has a hue of 351°, 78% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9F1429?
The RGB color code for #9F1429 is rgb(159, 20, 41). This means it contains 159 red, 20 green, and 41 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Burgundy a warm or cool color?
Burgundy (#9F1429) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9F1429 in CSS?
You can use #9F1429 in CSS with: background-color: #9F1429; or color: #9F1429; or as an RGB value: rgb(159, 20, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 74%, 38%.

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