ColorplanWine Dark
No.308 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 13 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Wine Dark (No.308) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe (CC-900). For trim, try Sizing (No.314).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 12.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5C6576 |
| RGB | 92, 101, 118 |
| HSL | 219°, 12%, 41% |
About Wine Dark
Wine Dark (No.308) is a very dark, muted blue from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 13, Wine Dark absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Wine Dark read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Stiffkey Blue (No.281), it's lighter and warmer.
How Wine Dark changes with the light
Wine Dark is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Wine Dark will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Wine Dark will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Wine Dark from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Wine Dark looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Wine Dark in real homes
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Wine Dark equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Andes Summit (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Outerspace (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Graphic Charcoal (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Wine Dark questions
What undertone does Wine Dark have?
Wine Dark has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Wine Dark read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Wine Dark a light or dark color?
Wine Dark has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Wine Dark absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Wine Dark in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Blue Gaspe CC-900 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wine Dark?
Try Sizing (No.314) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Wine Dark's undertone.
Where does Wine Dark work best?
Wine Dark works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Wine Dark absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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