Although there are only three primary colors - red, yellow and blue, there are many mixed colors and even more diverse shades. Together, they make our world more beautiful, more complex and more interesting. This article will discuss one of them.
Color "burgundy" - what is it?
He belongs to the red family. It is distinguished by royal chic and nobleness. He expresses courage and expression, refinement and depth. The so-called “burgundy” color is a dark and rich shade of ruby red. Like him is also called the color of vintage wine.
The name is associated with a region in the eastern part of France, which in the Middle Ages was a separate kingdom, then a duchy. It was here back in the VI century BC. e. under the generous sun, grapes of beautiful ruby and purple hues were grown, from which wine was then obtained with a mild and noble taste. From the name of the berry and the drink comes the name of an interesting regal paint.
What is the symbolism of color?
In the language of flowers, buds of roses, tulips, lilies or peonies of this rich shade symbolize admiring beauty.
In general, the color of Burgundy wine means prosperity, satisfaction, generosity, nobility. It can be symbolically associated with wisdom and experience, but also with youth and passion.
People who like this color are characterized by cheerfulness, a desire for vivid impressions, unusual discoveries and thrills. They are self-confident and strive to live a full life, and perfectionism is not alien to them.
In clothes: what is combined with?
This color is very good to wear in warm autumn, then your outfit will be in harmony with the bright colors of nature. It also looks good in winter, when everything is lifeless around, and outerwear is often boring and plain. Revive her help accessory rich wine color. Remarkably, it is suitable for almost any type of appearance, especially those who have golden, brown or dark hair, and their skin is pale or dark.
The color “burgundy” most often adorns leather, suede, fur, wool, silk and velvet products. Outerwear, furs, evening dresses, classic-cut trousers, skirts and jackets, blazers, peignoirs, underwear, shoes, bags, scarves and much more look great in such shades. There is even sportswear of this color, so popular. He was one of the current shades of the fashion season of autumn-winter 2013.
If you have acquired a royal little thing, it's time to find out with what clothes you can wear it. Black, white, beige, brown, mustard, olive, gray will look especially advantageous. Jewelry made of wood, bone, metal and red-pink stones will suit the dress.
But one does not need to think that such a color is used only in solemn and official dresses. Everyday clothes can also be enlivened with a bright detail of this ripe wine shade. A scarf, a handbag, a hat, a belt, large earrings - all this is perfect for creating a stylish female look.
In the interior: how to apply?
"Burgundy" is a royal color. And for it to look advantageous, it should not be too much. Even if you really like it, do not get carried away with it excessively, but use it only to emphasize the interior detail.
If the room has an oriental, vintage, art deco or bohemian interior, the details painted in the color “burgundy” will look very harmonious in it. The photo below demonstrates this.
In general, in order to understand how much this bright paint can be in a room, it is necessary to evaluate its size. The smaller the room, the smaller the amount of color we are considering should be present. It is also important that the rest of the shades in the room are less bright.
Where else can you meet?
“Burgundy” is a color that is found not only in clothing and interior decoration, but also in many other areas of design. Here are some examples:
- shades of lipstick, eyeshadow, hair dye and other cosmetics;
- home textiles;
- tableware;
- facing tiles and other similar materials;
- body color of mobile devices, laptops, household appliances, etc .;
- color in car design.
The color of the Burgundy wine will help to place accents both in a fashionable outfit and in the original interior. Skillfully using this shade in clothing, you can create a unique romantic, strict or chic style. Adding such color spots to the design of the room, you can emphasize individual details and give the room a peculiar, unique features. Wine-colored items of home textiles and interior decoration materials give chic to any apartment or home. The main thing is to observe the measure, because in large quantities such a shade “aggravates” the situation. Cars painted in this color look particularly elegant and representative. Cases of mobile electronics and household appliances, made in the color of Burgundy, look stylish and attract attention.
Thus, “burgundy” is for those who love originality, nobility, emotionality and luxury.