Old Burgundy (#43302E) Color Information
Old Burgundy (#43302E) RGB value is (67, 48, 46). The hex color red value is 67, green is 48, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 31 percent, 74 percent.
Old Burgundy (#43302E) Color Meaning
Old Burgundy (#43302E) whispers rather than commands. This deep, desaturated red-brown evokes aged wine, leather-bound books, and twilight interiors. It carries the richness of tradition without ostentation—suggesting refinement earned through time, not display. Old Burgundy (#43302E) invites contemplation and sustained attention. Designers leverage its low chroma to create visual hierarchy without distraction. In luxury packaging or editorial design, it conveys exclusivity through restraint. Research shows that dark, warm neutrals like Old Burgundy (#43302E) enhance perceived value when paired with matte finishes—triggering associations with heritage, craftsmanship, and quiet confidence. Historically, this tone appears in ecclesiastical robes and aristocratic furnishings, where it signaled dignity over dominance. Today, it grounds modern palettes that seek warmth without flash. Psychologically, Old Burgundy (#43302E) offers emotional ballast—calming through familiarity rather than novelty. Old Burgundy (#43302E) doesn’t perform—it endures.
Color Conversion
Convert Old Burgundy (#43302E) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Color Variations
Old Burgundy (#43302E) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
Old Burgundy (#43302E) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
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Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test Old Burgundy (#43302E) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #43302E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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