Wine Dark
Wine Dark is a genuinely dark paint color from Farrow & Ball. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 24 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5C6576
LRV
12.97
Wine Dark in Real Rooms
Wine Dark has a low LRV of 12.97 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
5 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Wine Dark suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bedroom review
@smithsofyork
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bedroom color review
@smithsofyork
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bedroom paint review
@jg_painting_decorating1
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bedroom interior
@jg_painting_decorating1
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bedroom color
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9 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Wine Dark creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark living room accent color
@gina.turnbull2
2 House Photos
Wine Dark is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark exterior paint
@districtmews
Wine Dark house exterior color review
@districtmews
3 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Wine Dark with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bathroom color review
@foswoodhouse
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bathroom color review
@my_brereton_bolt_hole
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark bathroom color
@my_brereton_bolt_hole
5 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Wine Dark provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark paint review
@old_millhouse
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark built-in furniture
@danielmackinlayjoinery
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark painted furniture
@danielmackinlayjoinery
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark ceiling paint review
@ferhomeproperty
Farrow and Ball Wine Dark ceiling paint
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