Classic Burgundy
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Classic Burgundy remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#69181A
LRV
7.23
Classic Burgundy in Real Rooms
Classic Burgundy has a low LRV of 7.23 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, house and misc.
2 Front Door Photos
Choosing Classic Burgundy for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Classic Burgundy front door makes a striking entryway statement.
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Classic Burgundy front door creates an inviting and elegant entrance.
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2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Classic Burgundy provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Classic Burgundy garage door adds curb appeal and character.
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Classic Burgundy garage door enhances the home's exterior appearance.
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2 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Classic Burgundy on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Classic Burgundy accent wall provides rich, dramatic color contrast.
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Classic Burgundy accent wall brings sophisticated depth to the space.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 68 vs 7, Light Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.
Kendall Charcoal reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 52 vs 7, Bleeker Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
Swiss Coffee reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 7), opening up a space where Classic Burgundy encloses it.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Green Wave reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 7), opening up a space where Classic Burgundy encloses it.
Anderson Blue reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 7), opening up a space where Classic Burgundy encloses it.
Ewing Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 7), opening up a space where Classic Burgundy encloses it.
Baltic Sea reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Classic Burgundy encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 7, Blue Haze is decisively the brighter choice.
Spirit in the Sky reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 7), opening up a space where Classic Burgundy encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Neon Red the marginally brighter of the two.
Flamenco reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Exotic Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.