What Colours Go With Burgundy? Palettes for Every Room
Burgundy is a deep, wine-coloured red with a cosy, grown-up feel. The colours that go best with it are blush, cream, mustard, forest green and navy, with brass and warm wood to finish. Give burgundy plenty of light neutral around it, or lean into its richness with other deep shades, and avoid bright reds that compete with it.
Below: eight colours that go with burgundy and where to use them, the combinations to avoid, and how to bring burgundy into your wall art.
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The colour palette
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Colours that go with burgundy
- Blush and dusty pink. An analogous palette: blush is a pale cousin of burgundy, so the pairing feels soft and coherent. Lovely in bedrooms, on velvet chairs and in prints that mix pink and wine.
- Cream and warm white. The simplest burgundy colour scheme. Cream lets burgundy stand out without the harsh contrast of brilliant white. Use it on walls if burgundy is the accent.
- Mustard and gold. Warm yellows bring burgundy to life. A mustard throw on a burgundy sofa, or a print with both colours, is an easy win.
- Forest and emerald green. Green sits opposite red on the colour wheel, so deep greens are burgundy's complementary colours. Together they feel rich and traditional, ideal for dining rooms and snugs.
- Navy. Two deep colours at a similar depth. Navy calms burgundy down and gives a smart, classic look.
- Camel, tan and cognac. Leather and warm wood tones make burgundy feel relaxed rather than formal.
- Brass and antique gold. Metallics glow against burgundy walls. Brass lamps, mirror frames and picture lights are worth the space.
- Warm grey and charcoal. A quieter, modern pairing. Choose greys with a warm undertone so the room doesn't feel cold.
Colours that don't go with burgundy
- Bright red and tomato red. Two reds at different depths compete, and one always looks slightly wrong. Keep reds in the same wine family.
- Cold, icy greys and stark white. They make burgundy look heavy and the room feel chilly. Warm neutrals are kinder.
- Neon and very bright colours. Lime, electric blue and hot orange fight with burgundy's depth.
- Black everywhere. Burgundy and black in large amounts can feel gloomy. Keep black to frames and small details.
How to use burgundy in wall art
Use the 60-30-10 split from our decorating rules: about 60 per cent neutral on the walls, 30 per cent in furniture and textiles, and 10 per cent accent. Burgundy is strong, so it often works best as that 10 per cent accent, and wall art is the easiest way to add it.
On cream or blush walls, a print with a large area of burgundy gives the room a focal point. On burgundy walls, choose prints with lighter backgrounds and gold, cream or pink in them so they don't disappear. Warm wood or brass-toned frames suit the colour well.
Check the undertone. Burgundies that lean brown suit mustard, tan and olive. Burgundies that lean purple suit blush, navy and grey. Above a bed, try one A1 above a double, or a pair of A2 prints above a king size.
Browse our burgundy wall art, or pair it with green prints for a complementary look. For bedroom ideas, see burgundy bedroom ideas.
Sizes at a glance
| Size | Centimetres | Inches | Works for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 21 x 29.7 | 8.3 x 11.7 | Shelves, desks, small gaps, sets of 3 |
| A3 | 29.7 x 42 | 11.7 x 16.5 | Hallways, side walls, pairs |
| A2 | 42 x 59.4 | 16.5 x 23.4 | Above a sideboard or small sofa, the anchor of a gallery wall |
| A1 | 59.4 x 84.1 | 23.4 x 33.1 | Above a standard sofa or bed |
| A0 | 84.1 x 118.9 | 33.1 x 46.8 | Large walls, open-plan rooms, statement pieces |
All our A sizes fit standard off-the-shelf frames, and every print is made to order on museum-grade matte paper.
