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Wine vs Garnet: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Wine and Garnet is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but they share similar brightness and Wine is more saturated. Wine (#722F37) has an HSL of 353°, 42%, 32%, whereas Garnet (#733635) sits at 1°, 37%, 33%.

Wine#722F37
Garnet#733635
#722F37Blended: #733336#733635
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Wine vs Garnet: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Wine Garnet
BrightnessDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantialDark (L=33%) — rich, serious, substantial
SaturationModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensityMuted (S=37%) — subdued, sophisticated
Hue familyRedRed
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#722F37#733635
RGB114, 47, 55115, 54, 53

Can you use Wine and Garnet together?

Garnet text on Wine
Wine text on Garnet
Contrast Ratio:1.06:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Wine and Garnet Apart

  • ●These two are very close numerically. Place them side-by-side on a neutral background to spot the subtle undertone difference.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

Wine or Garnet: Which to Use and Where

Four real design scenarios, with the recommended pick based on hue, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

◆Branding & logos
PickWine

Wine is more saturated (42% HSL vs 37%) so it reads as bolder and more memorable at logo scale, while Garnet can feel washed out when printed small.

▢Web UI & body text backgrounds
PickWine

Wine hits a 9.65:1 WCAG contrast against white — safer for text-heavy interfaces — where Garnet only reaches 9.10:1 and risks failing AA at small body sizes.

⬡Fashion & apparel
PickGarnet

Garnet is a warm tone that flatters spring/summer collections and warmer skin undertones, while Wine leans warmer and is better suited to autumn/winter layering.

▣Interior design & walls
PickGarnet

Garnet is the more muted of the two (37% saturation) and sits more calmly on large wall surfaces, while Wine's higher chroma can overwhelm a room when used beyond accent pieces.

When to Use Wine vs Garnet in Design

Use Wine for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion
Use Garnet for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion

Wine and Garnet Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Wine#722F37

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Garnet#733635

Garnet (#733635) is a dark, muted red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and subdued, sophisticated.

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Wine and Garnet WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Wine text on white
9.65:1AAA
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Wine text on black
2.18:1Fail
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Garnet text on white
9.1:1AAA
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Garnet text on black
2.31:1Fail
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Wine text on Garnet
1.06:1Fail
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Garnet text on Wine
1.06:1Fail

Explore Wine and Garnet individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Wine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairingsGarnet color page#733635 · shades, tints, pairings

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Wine vs Garnet FAQ

What is the difference between wine and garnet?+
The main difference between Wine and Garnet is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but they share similar brightness and Wine is more saturated. Wine (#722F37) has an HSL of 353°, 42%, 32%, whereas Garnet (#733635) sits at 1°, 37%, 33%.
Is wine darker than garnet?+
No, they're nearly the same brightness. Wine sits at 32% lightness and Garnet at 33% — the difference is only 1 percentage points.
Are wine and garnet the same color?+
No. Wine is #722F37 and Garnet is #733635. They differ by 8° in hue, 1% in lightness, and 5% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, wine or garnet?+
Wine is more saturated. In HSL, Wine has 42% saturation and Garnet has 37% — Wine is the more vivid of the two, while Garnet reads as more muted.
Is wine warm or cool?+
Wine (#722F37) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is garnet warm or cool?+
Garnet (#733635) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 1° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use wine and garnet together?+
Yes. Both wine and garnet are red shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use wine as the dominant color and garnet as the accent or highlight.
What color family does wine belong to?+
Wine belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 353°, 42%, 32% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
What is the hex code for wine?+
The hex code for Wine is #722F37. In RGB, that's rgb(114, 47, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 42%, 32%).
What is the hex code for garnet?+
The hex code for Garnet is #733635. In RGB, that's rgb(115, 54, 53), and in HSL it's hsl(1, 37%, 33%).