Classic Burgundy
09YR 05/305 · #77393E · LRV 5 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Classic Burgundy5
- 3Million Dollar Red13
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
What Color Is Classic Burgundy, Really?
Classic Burgundy reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Glidden 09YR 05/305 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Classic Burgundy
Classic 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 Classic Burgundy
At LRV 5, Classic 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 Classic 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 Glidden 09YR 05/305 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 | Fine WineSW 6307 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Tuscan RussetUL110-1 · Behr | 2.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Raisin Torte2083-10 · Benjamin Moore | 1.4 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Fire AgateT503 · Valspar | 0.9 | 7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | MerlotPPG13-04 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Gayle's Rouge304-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.2 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Classic Burgundy within Glidden'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 #77393E in HSL space. Pair Classic Burgundy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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