Wenge
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Wenge (AF-180) is a standout Brown in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 6 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#3C2D2B
LRV
4.79
Wenge in Real Rooms
Wenge has a low LRV of 4.79 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Brown and Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom and misc.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Wenge on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Bathroom walls in Wenge deliver dramatic, contemporary style.
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5 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Wenge prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
A bedroom wall in Wenge creates rich, sophisticated depth.
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A painted dresser in Wenge adds dark, modern elegance to the bedroom.
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Furniture painted in rich Wenge tones anchors the room.
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A dresser finished in Wenge brings bold depth to the space.
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Kitchen cabinets painted Wenge provide sleek, modern contrast.
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