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Burgundy vs Maroon

See burgundy and maroon side by side with their codes, and a clear explanation of how they differ.

Burgundy
Hex#800020
RGBrgb(128, 0, 32)
HSLhsl(345, 100%, 25%)
OKLCHoklch(0.38 0.15 19)
Maroon
Hex#800000
RGBrgb(128, 0, 0)
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 25%)
OKLCHoklch(0.38 0.15 29)

The difference between burgundy and maroon

Burgundy carries a purple wine undertone, while maroon is browner and more muted. Both are dark reds, but burgundy feels more refined and maroon more earthy.

If you are choosing between them, view both against your background and check contrast, or fine-tune either in the picker.

Quick reference

Burgundy: #800020 · rgb(128, 0, 32)
Maroon: #800000 · rgb(128, 0, 0)

What is the difference between burgundy and maroon?
Burgundy carries a purple wine undertone, while maroon is browner and more muted. Both are dark reds, but burgundy feels more refined and maroon more earthy.
What is the hex code for burgundy?
Burgundy is #800020 (rgb(128, 0, 32)).
What is the hex code for maroon?
Maroon is #800000 (rgb(128, 0, 0)).

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