So, is burgundy red? The short answer is yes since burgundy is a dark purplish-red. What Colors Make Burgundy Paint? To achieve the rich, dark tone of burgundy, mix a small amount of blue in a red base (1:2 ratio). Use a deep blue shade, like ultramarine or navy blue. The blue will add depth and darkness to the red. More @Wikipedia
Hover over any link to get a description of the article. Please note that search keywords are sometimes hidden within the full article and don't appear in the description or title.