What Colors Complement the Color Wine?

Complementary Colors

• A look at Texas A&M University's Flower Color Wheel, reveals deep olive complements maroon, the color closest to wine on the chart. The color pairing occurs in nature in plants with deep olive foliage and wine-colored flowers or berries. In some plants, such as certain varieties of dieffenbachia, the two colors can be found within a single leaf. In the home, toss olive and wine-colored pillows onto a black leather recliner. Pair wine-colored poinsettias with olive-colored greenery for festive holiday tabletop decor. Choose Persian or other printed floor coverings that incorporate the two colors.

Neutrals

• Neutrals make an excellent complement to the color wine. Gray shades from charcoal to pale gray aptly set off the drama of wine. Think of wine-colored throw rugs on charcoal-colored concrete or pale gray marble flooring. Beige tints such as jute, bamboo and ecru provide ample contrast to dignified wine. Wine-colored drapes with ecru sheers are an example. Off-white is another suitable tone. Imagine wine-hued pillows against a cream or vanilla-colored couch.

Black

• Black enhances the elegant quality of the color wine. Consider wine-colored napkin rings against a black marble tabletop, or wine-colored bath accessories resting on a black granite vanity. Further examples include a black onyx carving or figurine set off by a wine-colored accent wall; or black vases and centerpiece holders atop a wine-colored tablecloth.

White

• Crisp white can add freshness to the regal quality of wine. Make a bowl of floating white lilies or anemone the focal point of a luncheon table set with wine-colored placemats and napkins. Wine-colored tieback drapes are quaintly framed by outdoor shutters painted white. White and wine-colored throw pillows add visual interest to a chocolate leather couch.