Wine Dark 308 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #5C6576, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Night from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C6576 · 308
Wine Dark
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wine Dark Technical Profile
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Wine Dark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wine Dark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallWine Dark
Nearly identical
ValsparDark Night
Dark Night
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Zephyr
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Gaspe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pencil Lead
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet Blueberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Curtain Call
Behr
Very similar
Flirty Fran
Vista Paint
Very similar
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stormy Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wine Dark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wine Dark
#5C6576
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#716A9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wine Dark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wine Dark Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Wine Dark.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wine Dark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wine Dark have?
Wine Dark by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wine Dark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wine Dark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wine Dark are Dark Night by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blue Zephyr by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue Gaspe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wine Dark's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Wine Dark?
Wine Dark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wine Dark's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.