Claret is a purplish-red colour, often associated with the wine of the same name. It is a deep, dark red hue, and is sometimes referred to as a burgundy or Bordeaux colour. CLARET is derived from the French word for clear, and is used to describe a variety of wines, including those made in the Bordeaux region of France. CLARET is also used to describe a range of other colours, from light pink to deep purple.