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Wine vs Grey: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Wine and Grey is hue — Wine is a warm red, while Grey is a neutral gray. Wine (#722F37) has an HSL of 353°, 42%, 32%, whereas Grey (#808080) sits at 0°, 0%, 50%.

Wine#722F37
Grey#808080
#722F37Blended: #79585C#808080

Wine vs Grey: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Wine Grey
BrightnessDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantialMedium (L=50%) — balanced, versatile
SaturationModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensityNear-neutral (S=0%) — desaturated and restrained
Hue familyRedGray
TemperatureWarmNeutral
Hex code#722F37#808080
RGB114, 47, 55128, 128, 128

Can you use Wine and Grey together?

Grey text on Wine
Wine text on Grey
Contrast Ratio:2.44:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Wine and Grey Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Grey is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Wine looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Wine vs Grey in Design

Use Wine for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion
Use Grey for:
●Backgrounds and UI chrome
●Professional corporate design
●Minimalist and modern brands
●Text and secondary elements
●Architectural neutrals

Wine and Grey 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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Grey#808080

Grey (#808080) is a medium, near-neutral gray with a neutral undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and desaturated and restrained.

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Wine and Grey 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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Grey text on white
3.95:1AA Large
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Grey text on black
5.32:1AA
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Wine text on Grey
2.44:1Fail
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Grey text on Wine
2.44:1Fail

Explore Wine and Grey individually

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

Wine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairingsGrey color page#808080 · shades, tints, pairings

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Wine vs Grey FAQ

What is the difference between wine and grey?+
The main difference between Wine and Grey is hue — Wine is a warm red, while Grey is a neutral gray. Wine (#722F37) has an HSL of 353°, 42%, 32%, whereas Grey (#808080) sits at 0°, 0%, 50%.
Is wine darker than grey?+
Yes. Wine is darker, with a lightness of 32% in HSL compared to Grey at 50% — a 18-point gap.
Are wine and grey the same color?+
No. Wine is #722F37 and Grey is #808080. They differ by 7° in hue, 18% in lightness, and 42% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, wine or grey?+
Wine is more saturated. In HSL, Wine has 42% saturation and Grey has 0% — Wine is the more vivid of the two, while Grey 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 grey warm or cool?+
Grey (#808080) is a neutral gray. Its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, which places it in the neutral range.
Can you use wine and grey together?+
Yes. Wine (red) and Grey (gray) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
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 grey?+
The hex code for Grey is #808080. In RGB, that's rgb(128, 128, 128), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 0%, 50%).