Aged Wine
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Aged Wine (6299) is a standout Red 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 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#895460
LRV
12.50
Aged Wine's Color Strip
Aged Wine is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Concerto and Burgundy. The strip spans from Demure at the lightest end to Burgundy at the deepest. As part of strip 110, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Aged Wine in Real Rooms
Aged Wine has a low LRV of 12.5 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, kitchen, living room, bedroom, front door, bathroom, dining room, house, mudroom and patio.
1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Aged Wine strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Aged Wine in a neutral home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
Aged Wine in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Aged Wine — vintage kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Aged Wine. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A traditional living room painted in Aged Wine
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Aged Wine 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.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Aged Wine
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Aged Wine is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
minimalist front door featuring Aged Wine by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Aged Wine and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Aged Wine — japandi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Aged Wine encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Aged Wine paint in a boho dining room
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1 House Photo
The way Aged Wine interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Sherwin-Williams Aged Wine in a maximalist house
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Aged Wine is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Aged Wine color — earthy mudroom inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Aged Wine on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.
Aged Wine — wabi-sabi patio
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 13), opening up a space where Aged Wine encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 13, Nearly Brown is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 13), opening up a space where Aged Wine encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 13, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 13, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 13), opening up a space where Aged Wine encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 26 vs 13, Audrey's Blush is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Red Clover reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 13), opening up a space where Aged Wine encloses it.
Darker Colors
Aged Wine reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Aged Wine reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.