Burgundy is a deep, rich red color with hints of purple, like the color of ripe cherries or dark wine. The color gets its name from wines produced in the Burgundy region of France, which have this distinctive dark red shade.

You'll see burgundy in clothing, especially during fall and winter: burgundy sweaters, burgundy backpacks, or burgundy school uniforms. Interior designers use burgundy for furniture and curtains when they want a room to feel elegant and warm. Many sports teams choose burgundy as one of their colors because it looks bold and traditional at the same time.

Burgundy sits between red and purple on the color spectrum. It's darker and more sophisticated than bright red, but not as cool-toned as pure purple. If you mix red paint with a little purple and a touch of black, you'd get close to burgundy. The color suggests richness and depth: think of burgundy velvet curtains in an old theater, or the leather binding on an antique book. When someone describes something as burgundy, they're usually indicating a specific, refined shade of red rather than just any red.