Wine Dark vs L436
Wine Dark is a Farrow & Ball color while L436 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Wine Dark belongs to the blue-grey family and L436 to the blue family. At LRV 16 vs 13, L436 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 L436 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wine Dark on one side and L436 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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