Burgundy
Burgundy · #692830 · LRV 5 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Burgundy5
- 3Million Dollar Red13
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
What Color Is Burgundy, Really?
Burgundy reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Annie Sloan Burgundy behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Burgundy
Burgundy earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Burgundy
At LRV 5, Burgundy is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Burgundy are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Annie Sloan Burgundy directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Sun Dried TomatoSW 7585 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.1 | 5 | Color page → |
| Behr | Florence RedBXC-76 · Behr | 1.8 | 4 | Color page → |
| Valspar | LovestruckP079 · Valspar | 1.6 | 5.3 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Tyrian Red301-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.1 | 5 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | BorschtHGSW 7578 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.8 | 6 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | By The FireplaceJG-29 · Magnolia Home | 2.3 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Annie Sloan Colors
The nearest shades to Burgundy within Annie Sloan's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #692830 in HSL space. Pair Burgundy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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