Colour pair
Burgundy and Red: Do They Go Together?
Yes, with care. Burgundy and red sit next to each other on the colour wheel, so they blend (analogous). Most outfits put burgundy as the jacket or coat and red on the feet.
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Outfits
Outfits with burgundy and red
Most outfits put burgundy as the jacket or coat and red on the feet.
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Smart casual · Tonal
Business · Tonal
The two colours
What burgundy and red each bring
burgundy
A deep red-purple wine colour. Rich, warm and autumnal, it adds depth to neutrals without shouting.
Works best as: Knits, dresses, loafers and trousers.
red
A pure, saturated red. The boldest accent there is: confident, festive and eye-catching.
Works best as: One statement piece or accessory.
How much of each
Colour recipes
The 60/30/10 rule: one colour for most of the outfit, one for a single piece, one small accent.
- 60%30%10%
Burgundy leads
Burgundy as the main piece, red as the second, black as the accent.
- 60%30%10%
Red leads
The other way round: red as the main piece, burgundy as the second.
Add a third
Colours that go with burgundy and red
Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.
Who it suits
Colour types this pair flatters
Questions
Quick answers
Does burgundy go with red?
Yes, with care. Burgundy and red sit next to each other on the colour wheel, so they blend (analogous).
What colours go with burgundy and red?
Black, white, cream, light grey, grey, charcoal work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.
How do you wear burgundy and red together?
Most outfits put burgundy as the jacket or coat and red on the feet. For example: burgundy leather jacket, grey cardigan, navy chinos, red ballet flats.
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Each colour on its own
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