Wine Dark vs Blue Jewel
Wine Dark (Farrow & Ball) and Blue Jewel (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Wine Dark reads as blue-grey, while Blue Jewel reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 13 for Wine Dark vs 9 for Blue Jewel — means Wine Dark will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 20.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Wine Dark vs Blue Jewel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wine Dark on one side and Blue Jewel on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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