Burgundy & Dusty Blue Wedding Colors (Fall Palette with Hex Codes)
Burgundy is the main for dresses and flowers. Dusty blue is the accent in smaller doses: ties, ribbon, a second bloom. Ivory is the neutral, ink is the suit, and antique gold is the metal. Burgundy interest peaks in early fall, and dusty blue keeps the palette from becoming only red and brown. The blue has to stay dusty. A brighter blue next to burgundy looks like a sports color, not a wedding color.
| Swatch | Color | Hex | Role | Where to use it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy | #6E2430 | Main | Dresses, dahlias, envelope liners | |
| Dusty Blue | #8FA4B5 | Accent | Ties, ribbon, delphinium or thistle | |
| Ivory | #F3EEE6 | Neutral | Linens, dress, stationery | |
| Ink | #1E2430 | Deep | Suits, signage, velvet jackets | |
| Antique Gold | #B1975C | Metal | Flatware, rings, candle cups |
Hex values are Linden's draft palette, not an industry standard. Screens vary, so check fabric and paper samples in daylight.
Who wears what
| Person | Suggested color | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bride | Ivory | Burgundy makes optical white look blue-white. Ivory agrees with the gold. |
| Partner/groom | Ink suit, dusty-blue tie | The tie is how blue enters the portrait without a blue suit. |
| Bridesmaids | Burgundy, one undertone | Wine, berry, and true burgundy mixed together is the regret. One undertone, confirmed in daylight and in the venue. |
| Groomsmen | Ink or charcoal, burgundy ties | If the partner wears the blue tie, the party can wear burgundy ties so both colors show. |
| Parents | Dusty blue, ink, or gold-toned neutrals | A dusty-blue dress on a parent uses the accent without copying the bridesmaids. |
| Guests | Burgundy is for the party. Guests in navy, blue, black, and jewel tones. | Stops a sea of red in the ceremony photo. |
In-season flowers
Burgundy dahlias and garden roses, scabiosa, and dark anemones. Dusty blue is scarce in fall flowers. Use thistle, limited delphinium, or blue-grey berries, and let ribbon carry the rest of the blue. Greenery should be olive-toned, not neon.
Venue and lighting
Burgundy goes black in candlelight if there is no ivory nearby. Seat ivory linens and faces in the same pool of light. Dusty blue goes steel-grey after sunset. For an evening ceremony, move blue to paper and ribbon, which catch flash better than a flower petal.
Colors to avoid with this palette
Cherry red, royal blue, and silver. This palette already chose gold.
FAQ
- How is this different from merlot and French blue?
- Burgundy is a touch brighter and browner than merlot, and this dusty blue is greyer than French blue. Do not mix the two blues in one wedding.
- Can suits be dusty blue?
- A single dusty-blue suit on the partner can work for a casual fall wedding. A full party of blue suits next to burgundy dresses looks split. Ink is safer.
- What hex codes go on the dress-code card?
- You do not need all five. Tell guests ink, dusty blue, and jewel tones are welcome, and that deep red is reserved. Your stationer still gets all five codes.
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