Wine Dark vs Wood Violet
Wine Dark is a Farrow & Ball color while Wood Violet comes from Sherwin-Williams. Wine Dark reads as blue-grey, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 16 vs 13, Wood Violet will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Wine Dark vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wine Dark on one side and Wood Violet 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.
More Wine Dark comparisons
See how Wine Dark stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
