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Vintage Wine

Benjamin Moore · 2116-20

The Analysis

Vintage Wine is a deep, brownish-plum that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 6.75. Because it is so dark, it will make a room feel more enclosed and intimate rather than open or airy.

This color is best used as a bold accent or a deliberate 'color-drench' in smaller spaces like a study or powder room. Avoid using it as a main wall color in tiny, windowless rooms, as it will likely feel too heavy.

LRV 7

History & Origin

It draws on the rich, moody palettes of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, offering a refined, established look. It feels traditional and established rather than modern or minimalist.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyRed

How to Use It

Pair this with warm wood tones like walnut or teak and metallic finishes like brushed brass to brighten the depth. It works best in rooms with adequate artificial lighting to prevent the space from feeling like a black hole.

The Mood

This is a grounding, weightier color that creates a sense of stillness and calm. Living with it daily provides a restful, cocoon-like atmosphere rather than an energizing or high-stimulation environment.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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