Wine

Colors that go with wine

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated brown. Colors that go well with wine include Nordic Forest (#2F726A), Parsley Sprig (#2F7248), Grape (#722F59), Pumpernickel (#72482F), Forest Empress (#37722F). For a safe, polished look, pair wine with a soft off-white like #FFF1F2 and a deep neutral like #251617; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #2F726A.

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Best colors to pair with wine

ComplementaryNordic Forest #2F726A
Opposite wine on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
Split complementaryParsley Sprig #2F7248
Sits next to wine's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
AnalogousGrape #722F59
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with wine for calm, cohesive designs.
AnalogousPumpernickel #72482F
The neighbour on the other side of wine — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
TriadicForest Empress #37722F
One third of the way around the wheel from wine: vibrant but balanced.
Light neutralPowder Puff #FFF1F2
An off-white with a hint of wine — an easy background that never feels stark.
Dark neutralBats Cloak #251617
A deep, wine-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
GrayLingering Storm #8A8081
A warm-or-cool gray matched to wine for borders, captions and secondary UI.

Wine color palettes

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Text and backgrounds with wine

AaText on a wine background

9.65:1Very goodWhite text on #722F37

AaWine text on a light background

9.65:1Very good#722F37 text on #FFFFFF

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FAQ

What colors go with wine?

Nordic Forest (#2F726A), Parsley Sprig (#2F7248), Grape (#722F59), Pumpernickel (#72482F), Forest Empress (#37722F) go well with wine. Neutrals such as #FFF1F2 and #251617 are the easiest companions, and #2F726A adds bold contrast as its complementary color.

What is the complementary color of wine?

The complementary color of wine (#722F37) is #2F726A (Nordic Forest), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.

What neutral colors go with wine?

Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight wine tint, such as #FFF1F2 and #8A8081, plus a deep near-black like #251617. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.

What text color should I use on wine?

White text on #722F37 has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 (very good). For wine text, use a background like #FFFFFF (9.65:1, very good).

Is wine a warm or cool color?

Wine is a warm color in the brown family.

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