Burgundy (color)
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Burgundy is a shade of purplish
red associated with the Burgundy wine
of the same name, which in turn is named after the Burgundy region of France. The color burgundy is similar to other shades of dark red
such as maroon
. When referring to the color, "burgundy" is usually not capitalized.
The first recorded use of "burgundy" as a color name in English
was in 1881.
, furniture
and linen
s. It is sometimes used as a wedding
motif. The passports of the European Union all have burgundy covers. The burgundy color was the most popular lipstick
color amongst women in the 1990's
and early 2000's. It is also a popular lipstick color with the people in the gothic subculture.
In motoring, burgundy (or yellow) coats on dogs accompanying a pedestrian usually warns drivers that the pedestrian is deaf.
, a brighter shade of burgundy called vivid burgundy is used for coloring hair
.
Purple
Purple is a range of hues of color occurring between red and blue, and is classified as a secondary color as the colors are required to create the shade....
red associated with the Burgundy wine
Burgundy wine
Burgundy wine is wine made in the Burgundy region in eastern France, in the valleys and slopes west of the Saône River, a tributary of the Rhône. The most famous wines produced here - those commonly referred to as "Burgundies" - are red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes or white wines made from...
of the same name, which in turn is named after the Burgundy region of France. The color burgundy is similar to other shades of dark red
Red
Red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light discernible by the human eye, in the wavelength range of roughly 630–740 nm. Longer wavelengths than this are called infrared , and cannot be seen by the naked eye...
such as maroon
Maroon (color)
Maroon is a dark red color.-Etymology:Maroon is derived from French marron .The first recorded use of maroon as a color name in English was in 1789.-Maroon :...
. When referring to the color, "burgundy" is usually not capitalized.
The first recorded use of "burgundy" as a color name in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
was in 1881.
Usage
Burgundy is a popular color in women's fashionFashion
Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, foot wear, or accessories. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person...
, furniture
Furniture
Furniture is the mass noun for the movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping in beds, to hold objects at a convenient height for work using horizontal surfaces above the ground, or to store things...
and linen
Linen
Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather....
s. It is sometimes used as a wedding
Wedding
A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes...
motif. The passports of the European Union all have burgundy covers. The burgundy color was the most popular lipstick
Lipstick
Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color, texture, and protection to the lips. Many varieties of lipstick are known. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively, worn by women...
color amongst women in the 1990's
1990s in fashion
The 1990s was the genesis of two sweeping shifts in Western fashion: the beginning of the rejection of fashion which continues into the present decade among a large section of the population, and the beginning of the mainstream adoption of tattoos , body piercings aside from ear piercing and to a...
and early 2000's. It is also a popular lipstick color with the people in the gothic subculture.
In motoring, burgundy (or yellow) coats on dogs accompanying a pedestrian usually warns drivers that the pedestrian is deaf.
Vivid burgundy
In cosmetologyCosmetology
Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology....
, a brighter shade of burgundy called vivid burgundy is used for coloring hair
Hair
Hair is a filamentous biomaterial, that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Found exclusively in mammals, hair is one of the defining characteristics of the mammalian class....
.
See also
- Auburn (color)Auburn (color)Auburn may be described as hair that is of a reddish-brown color. The word "auburn" comes from the Old French word alborne, which meant blond, coming from Latin word alburnus . The first recorded use of auburn in English was in 1430...
- Wine colorWine colorThe color of wine is one of the most easily recognizable characteristics of wines. Color is also an element in wine tasting since heavy wines generally have a deeper color. The accessory traditionally used to judge the wine color was the tastevin, a shallow cup allowing to see the color of the...