Colors that go with wine

#722F37 · warm red · hue 353° · best text: #FFFFFF

Ten combinations ranked by measurable criteria — hue harmony, WCAG contrast with wine, lightness spread and saturation compatibility. Every pairing lists why it works.

Ready-to-use palette

#722F37
#D8A7B1
#BA9E88
#2D5A27
#87CEFA
#FAFAF9
#722f37 #d8a7b1 #ba9e88 #2d5a27 #87cefa #fafaf9
#722F37 #D8A7B1 #BA9E88 #2D5A27 #87CEFA #FAFAF9
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Best combinations — ranked

#1

Dusty Pink #D8A7B1

· Same hue family as wine (Δh 5°) — guaranteed harmony
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (4.63:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 44) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
4.6:1
vs wine
#2

Mushroom #BA9E88

· Analogous hue (Δh ≈34°) — neighbors on the color wheel
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.83:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 38) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.8:1
vs wine
#3

Forest Green #2D5A27

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈120°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Close value pairing (1.2:1) — use for large surfaces, not small text
· Similar saturation (42% vs 40%) — both moderate
contrast
1.2:1
vs wine
#4

Lightskyblue #87CEFA

· Split-complementary angle (Δh ≈150°) — strong but softer than direct complement
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.62:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 51) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.6:1
vs wine
#5

Turquoise #40E0D0

· Complementary hue (Δh ≈179°) — maximum hue contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.87:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 52) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.9:1
vs wine
#6

Lavender #B39DDB

· UI contrast with the anchor (4.02:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 39) — clear visual hierarchy
· Similar saturation (42% vs 46%) — both moderate
contrast
4.0:1
vs wine
#7

Light Periwinkle #C1C6FC

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈118°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.86:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 52) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.9:1
vs wine
#8

Sage Green #9CAF88

· UI contrast with the anchor (4.09:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 40) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
4.1:1
vs wine
#9

Periwinkle #CCCCFF

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈113°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (6.27:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 54) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
6.3:1
vs wine
#10

Dusty Green #76A973

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈124°) — balanced three-way contrast
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.53:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 35) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.5:1
vs wine

Why these and not others

Pairings are scored against hue-harmony angles (0°/30°/60°/90°/120°/150°/180°), WCAG contrast ratio with wine, lightness separation and saturation/chroma compatibility. Near-identical colors (ΔE₀₀ < 3.5) are excluded — every entry adds real information.

FAQ

What colors go with wine?

Dusty Pink, Mushroom, Forest Green, Lightskyblue and Turquoise rank highest for wine (#722F37) by hue harmony, contrast and saturation compatibility. The full ranked list is on this page with the reasoning for each pairing.

What is the complementary color of wine?

The complementary hue of wine (hue 353°) sits at hue 173°. The closest named colors on that side of the wheel are listed in the combinations above.

Is wine a warm or cool color?

Wine is a warm color (hue 353°). It pairs naturally with warm neutrals and earthy tones.