wine-colored

Like merlot's hue

Wine-colored describes a deep purplish-red hue, the color of red wine: wine-colored velvet curtains, a wine-colored bruise.

The shade suggests richness and depth rather than brightness.

Also spelled wine-coloured in British English.

shades

burgundy

Deep purplish red

garnet · oxblood · ruby · crimson · cordovan · sangria · mulberry · plum · currant · pomegranate

elegance

sophisticated

Worldly and cultured

opulent · velvety · rich · decadent · plush · lavish · resplendent · ornate · gilded · brocade

vintage

vineyard

Grape-growing estate

grapes · tannins · aging · cork · terroir · chateau · sommelier · decanting · varietal · enology

Opposites
color depth/saturation

wine-coloredpale pink

Muted rosy color

pastel · bleached · washed-out · faded · pale

color hue

wine-coloredseafoam

Frothy bubbles on waves

mint green · chartreuse · lime green · teal · aquamarine

Family

color, wine, colored, winery, wineglass, winemaker, vintner, vinous, oenology

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G