Wine Dark vs Reign Over Me
Wine Dark (Farrow & Ball) and Reign Over Me (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Wine Dark belongs to the blue-grey family and Reign Over Me to the blue-purple family. The 4-point LRV gap — 17 for Reign Over Me vs 13 for Wine Dark — means Reign Over Me will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 24.8 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 Reign Over Me Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wine Dark on one side and Reign Over Me 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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