Burgundy keeps more of a wine-red character. This plum is softer and more purple.
Plum
Burgundy Color
HEX
RGB
AaPlum text on Burgundy Color
Pair contrast
1.09:1
Decorative pairing only
AA text: 4.5:1 minimum. Large text: 3:1.
Text on each color
Aa
White on PlumAA normal text
9.97:1
Aa
White on Burgundy ColorAA normal text
10.83:1
The two can look nearly interchangeable in a small icon. Give them more space and plum’s muted purple becomes easier to separate from burgundy’s wine red. Try the split view before the gradient: a blend hides the boundary you need for a direct comparison.