Wine Dark vs Ripe Berry
Where Wine Dark belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Ripe Berry is a Sherwin-Williams color. Wine Dark reads as blue-grey, while Ripe Berry reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Wine Dark (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Ripe Berry (LRV 10), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Ripe Berry Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wine Dark on one side and Ripe Berry 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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