Burgundy Colour

About Burgundy Colour

Burgundy Colour Shades, Designs & Combinations for Your Home

Burgundy is a deep, rich shade inspired by red wine, carrying strong hints of red with subtle undertones of brown and purple. It is a colour known for its depth, warmth, and bold character. Unlike brighter reds, burgundy feels more grounded and mature, making it suitable for spaces where you want a sense of richness rather than brightness. Burgundy has a strong presence on walls. It instantly adds personality to a room and creates a sense of warmth and comfort. Because it is a darker shade, it is often used thoughtfully, either on feature walls or in rooms where you want a more intimate and enclosed feel. When paired correctly, burgundy can look elegant, modern, classic, or even dramatic.

This colour is often chosen for homes that want to move away from light neutrals and explore deeper, expressive tones without becoming overpowering. Burgundy works best when balanced with lighter shades, warm lighting, and the right textures.

Key Characteristics of Burgundy Colour

• Deep and intense

Burgundy is a dark, high-depth shade, so it absorbs more light than lighter colours. That’s why it creates a cosy, enclosed feel and makes spaces look more intimate. In paint terms, deeper shades like burgundy usually look best when you plan lighting well and keep at least one surface lighter (ceiling, trims, or adjacent walls) to maintain balance.

• Warm and grounding

Burgundy sits in the red family, but with a brown/purple influence that makes it feel richer and less “bright red.” This warm base is what gives it a comforting, grounded look, especially in rooms where you want warmth without loudness.

• Strong visual presence

Because burgundy is high in colour strength and depth, it naturally becomes the first thing the eye notices. Even a single burgundy wall can act like a focal point. This is why it’s commonly used for feature walls, TV backdrops, headboard walls, or areas where you want the room to feel more defined.

• Elegant and mature

Burgundy is often linked with luxury, tradition, and confidence because it resembles classic wine tones and heritage interiors. It looks premium with warm metals (brass, gold), dark wood, leather, and textured fabrics. In modern homes, it works best with clean shapes, minimal décor, and lighter neutral companions.

• Lighting-sensitive

Burgundy shifts with both daylight and artificial lighting. In strong daylight, the red side looks clearer and brighter. Under warm lighting, it looks deeper and more “wine-like.” Under cool white lighting, it can appear slightly sharper or show more of its darker undertone. A small test patch is important because darker colours also show changes more clearly across different walls.

Uses and Applications of Burgundy Colour

• Interior Design

Burgundy is commonly used to create statement walls, cosy rooms, and elegant interiors. It is popular in living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms where warmth and depth are desired. When used carefully, it adds character without overwhelming the space.

• Furniture and Decor Styling

Burgundy works well with wooden furniture, leather sofas, brass accents, and soft fabrics like velvet or linen. It is often used to highlight shelving walls, TV units, or headboard walls.

• Art and Visual Design

In design and branding, burgundy is used to convey richness, seriousness, and premium appeal. It is often seen in packaging, hospitality interiors, and spaces meant to feel luxurious and intimate.

• Cultural and Traditional Spaces

Burgundy has long been associated with heritage interiors, libraries, formal dining rooms, and classic homes. It blends well with traditional décor and warm textures.

Burgundy Paint Choices for Your Walls

Choosing burgundy for your walls requires a slightly different approach compared to lighter colours. The depth of the shade means the room size, lighting, and surrounding colours play a big role in how it finally looks. Below are key burgundy shade families using the correct Nerolac shades you shared, along with guidance on where each works best.

Soft Burgundy-Inspired Tones

These shades are lighter and more muted, making them easier to use across larger wall areas without making the room feel too dark.

• Sweet Innocence: This shade has a gentle warmth and works well in bedrooms or quiet sitting areas. It gives a soft hint of burgundy without strong intensity.
• Delicate Blossom: A subtle, warm shade that suits smaller rooms or spaces with limited light. It keeps the room feeling warm while remaining comfortable and easy on the eyes.

Balanced Everyday Burgundy Shades

These shades sit comfortably between soft and deep burgundy tones, making them suitable for regular living spaces.

• Rosy Cloud: A balanced tone that works well in living rooms and shared spaces. It adds colour without dominating the room and pairs well with neutral furniture.
• Genteele Pink: A warmer shade that leans slightly lighter, making it suitable for homes that want colour without strong contrast. It works well with beige, cream, and light wood.

Deep and Rich Burgundy Shades

These shades are bold and dramatic, best used with planning and balance.

• Flo-Jo: A strong, rich shade ideal for feature walls in dining rooms or living rooms. It looks best when paired with light walls and warm lighting.
• Melody: A deeper shade that adds seriousness and depth. Suitable for study rooms, reading corners, or formal spaces where a strong visual impact is desired.

Dark Accent Burgundy Shades

These shades are best used in limited areas to create focus.

• Deep Pink: Despite the name, this shade carries strong burgundy depth. It works well for accent walls, niches, or areas you want to highlight without covering the entire room.

Burgundy Wall Colour Combinations for Your Home

Burgundy is a deep, bold wall colour, so it pairs best with shades that soften it, balance it, or add a gentle contrast. Here are the recommended Nerolac combinations (with codes) that work well with Burgundy.

Burgundy + Light Pink Colour Combination

This pairing softens burgundy and keeps the room feeling warm and welcoming. Use Light Pink on the larger wall areas and bring in Burgundy on a feature wall (TV unit wall, behind the sofa, or an accent niche) for a balanced look.

Burgundy + Rose Rosary Colour Combination

A richer combination that feels more layered and premium. Rose Rosary supports burgundy without making the space too bright. This works well for feature walls, especially when you want the wall to stand out but still feel refined.

Burgundy + Dance Pointe Colour Combination

A light, gentle shade that gives burgundy more breathing space. It is ideal for bedrooms, because the overall look stays calm and soft while burgundy adds depth. Keep Dance Pointe as the main shade, and use Burgundy on one wall.

Burgundy + Jujube Colour Combination

This is a deeper, moodier pairing for homes that like stronger colours. It works best in dining rooms, study areas, or formal spaces. Use it carefully; keep Burgundy as the main highlight, and use Jujube on a smaller wall or panel to avoid making the room feel too dark.

Best Burgundy Shades for Accent Walls

Burgundy works extremely well as an accent colour. Using it on a single wall or highlighted area allows you to enjoy its richness without darkening the entire room.

Accent walls work best when paired with lighter surrounding walls, warm lighting, and minimal clutter.

Simple Tips for Using Burgundy at Home

Start by deciding the “hero” wall. Burgundy looks best when it has a clear job – behind the sofa, the TV unit, the bed, or a dining backdrop. When you treat it as the highlight, the room looks planned, not random.

• Keep the other walls quiet. Use softer, lighter shades on the remaining walls so the burgundy wall stands out and the space still feels open.
• Work with warm materials. Wood, cane, tan leather, beige fabrics, and brass details make burgundy look richer and more elegant.
• Use layered lighting, not just one ceiling light. A mix of ceiling light + wall lights + a lamp (warm white) keeps the shade looking even and avoids dark corners.
• Choose a finish that stays neat. A matt or soft-matt finish usually gives a smoother look and hides small wall marks better than a shiny finish.
• Make the wall look intentional with details. Panelling, an arch, a simple frame moulding, or a niche can lift the burgundy wall and make it feel premium without adding extra colours.

How Nerolac Can Help You Paint Your Walls Ivory?

Burgundy needs a cleaner application than lighter colours because uneven patches and roller marks can show up easily. That’s why the wall condition, base preparation, and method of painting matter a lot for the final look.

With Nerolac’s painting service, you get end-to-end support – starting from a shade shortlisting that suits your room and lighting, to a finish that looks even across the wall. The home painting service typically includes checking the surface, fixing minor cracks or dents, applying the appropriate primer/base coat, and painting to maintain the burgundy tone.

If you want a more guided approach, Nerolac’s expert painting service can help you decide where burgundy will look best – feature wall, dining backdrop, headboard wall, or a formal corner, so the room feels balanced. And with a professional painting service, you get sharper edges, smoother coverage, and a burgundy finish that looks rich instead of patchy.

Want a bold burgundy makeover? Book Nerolac’s professional painting service today for shade guidance, site evaluation, and a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Plan, Design and Paint Your Walls With Nerolac Tools

Ready to plan your burgundy makeover? Use the tools below to explore shades, visualise rooms and estimate paint and budget.

Colour Visualiser

Use the Nerolac Colour Visualiser to try out different shades and textures from our colour and texture palette on the walls of our ‘room presets.’ You can also see how each colour will look under various lighting conditions, such as natural sunlight, cool white light and warm yellow light, before finalising a shade.

Colour Catalogue

Use the Nerolac Colour Catalogue to browse over 1,500 Nerolac wall paint shades. Search by colour name or code, or filter by colour family to quickly discover options that match your décor. Shortlist your favourite shades and pair them with the other Nerolac tools to finalise the perfect colour scheme for your home.

Paint Calculator

Use the Nerolac Paint Calculator to estimate the area to be painted and the required paint volume for your décor project. Enter wall dimensions, room count, and preferred product to get an approximate paint quantity and cost, helping you plan your project with greater confidence.