Farrow and Ball Wine Dark 308
| Official page: | Wine Dark 308 |
| Code: | 308 |
| Name: | Wine Dark |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Wine Dark?
Embrace the luxurious richness of F**arrow and Ball 308 Wine Dark**, a sultry hue that exudes drama and sophistication. This deep, moody shade adds a touch of elegance to any space, especially in rooms like living rooms, dining rooms, and studies. It creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day or hosting a stylish gathering. Pair F**arrow and Ball 308** with metallic accents and plush textures to enhance its opulent charm. Whether used on walls, cabinetry, or as an accent color, this sumptuous hue is sure to infuse any room with a sense of refinement and allure.
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What are Farrow and Ball Wine Dark undertones?
Wine Dark has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#5C6576
RGB code:
92, 101, 118
Is Farrow and Ball Wine Dark 308 cool or warm?
With a hue of 219°, this dark blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
308 Wine Dark HSL code: 219, 12%, 41%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Wine Dark
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Wine Dark:
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Wine Dark with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 39, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Reduced Green.
LRV of Wine Dark
Wine Dark has an LRV of 12.97% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.97%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #5C6576 | |
| RGB Decimal | 92, 101, 118 | |
| RGB Percent | 36.08%, 39.61%, 46.27% | |
| HSV | Hue: 219° Saturation: 22.03% Value: 46.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 12, 41) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 22.03 Magenta: 14.41 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 53.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 100.247 I: -10.826 Q: 3.387 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.336 Y: 12.89 Z: 18.973 | |
| CIE Lab | L:42.598 a:0.578 b:-10.678 | |
| CIE Luv | L:42.598 u:-5.503 v:-14.712 | |
| Decimal | 6055286 | |
| Hunter Lab | 35.903, -1.498, -6.199 |
Color equivalents
M428
Amethyst
Tikkurila

Veiled Violet
Dulux
L429
Indigo
Tikkurila

50BB 17/126
Moon Waves 1
Dulux
V490
Tikkurila

4143
Shadow Black
Jotun
115
Juniper Ash
Little Greene

281
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow and Ball

S429
Tikkurila

4594
Blue Harmony
Jotun

RAL 4012
Pearl blackberry
RAL Classic

Distant Violet
Dulux
4625
Petroli
Jotun
21BB 12/077
Midwinter Tide
Dulux
RAL 5000
Violet Blue
RAL Classic

4638
Elegant Blue
Jotun

90BG 17/090
Steel Symphony 1
Dulux

