Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.308

FamilyBlue

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.308

FamilyBlue

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496014150

Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496014150
Price: 34.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Wine Dark is a rich, dark blue inspired by midnight skies and named after Homer's description of the sea. Farrow & Ball say it grows even richer in low light, ideal for intimate spaces. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.308

FamilyBlue

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 is a rich, dark blue inspired by midnight skies and named after the phrase Homer used for the sea. Farrow & Ball call it their richest blue, more sophisticated than Stiffkey Blue and more upbeat than Hague Blue.

Farrow & Ball pair Wine Dark with Ammonite as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Railings and Lulworth Blue, Cornforth White and Worsted, or Ammonite and Wevet.

What colour is Farrow & Ball Wine Dark?

Farrow & Ball describe Wine Dark as a rich, dark blue inspired by midnight skies, and their richest blue. They say it becomes even richer in low light, making it particularly glamorous in candlelight.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308

Farrow & Ball suggest Wine Dark for creating intimate spaces, noting how glamorous it becomes in candlelight.

Choose Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion for walls and ceilings, Dead Flat for a completely flat look across walls and woodwork, and Flat Eggshell, Modern Eggshell or Full Gloss for woodwork and cabinets. For exteriors, choose Exterior Masonry for breathable, weather-resistant performance. Casein Distemper is also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Wine Dark

Ammonite is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Wine Dark for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Wine Dark No.308 Railings No.31Accent colour

Lulworth Blue No.89Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Wine Dark No.308 Cornforth White No.228Accent colour

Worsted No.284Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Wine Dark No.308 Ammonite No.274Accent colour

Wevet No.273Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 from Rabart

Rabart is an authorised Farrow & Ball stockist, with decorating centres across Wales and the South West of England. All our stores have Farrow & Ball paint mixing machines, so you can usually have Wine Dark mixed in your chosen finish and ready to take home the same day, subject to availability of your chosen finish. Alternatively, order online in a range of finishes and sizes from 750ml to 5L, or try a Farrow & Ball sample pot first.

Specifications by finish

Coverage and recoat times vary by finish. The figures below are from Farrow & Ball's product data sheets for normal conditions; cooler or more humid environments may extend drying times, and darker shades may need an additional coat.

Finish	Best for	Sheen	Coverage per litre	Touch dry	Recoat	Application
Interior Performance Finishes
Dead Flat	Walls & ceilings, woodwork & metal	2%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Modern Emulsion	Walls & ceilings	7%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Flat Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	20%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Modern Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	40%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
Exterior Performance Finishes
Exterior Masonry	Brick, render, concrete, terracotta	2%	Up to 8 m²	2 hours	5 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
The Estate Range
Estate Emulsion	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas	2%	Up to 14 m²	2 hours	2 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Casein Distemper	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas, historic homes, surfaces that need to breathe	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush (not suitable for spraying; roller not recommended on large areas)

Dead Flat

Key Information

CoverageUp to 12 m² per litre
Touch dry2 hours
Recoat4 hours
Application methodBrush, roller or airless spray
Clean-upWarm soapy water
Finish2% sheen (dead flat matt)

Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Wine Dark No.308 looks across interior walls, woodwork, exterior facades and more. Click any image to view full size.

Choosing the right Farrow & Ball finish

Every Farrow & Ball colour is available in a range of finishes. The right choice depends on the surface you're painting and how much wear it'll see.

Estate Emulsion

2% sheen

The classic chalky, very matt finish for walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Modern Emulsion

7% sheen

Washable and mould-resistant, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and family rooms.

Dead Flat

2% sheen

Same matt depth as Estate Emulsion but scrubbable and scuff-resistant. Suitable for walls, woodwork and metal.

Flat Eggshell

20% sheen

F&B's tough new low-sheen finish for interior wood, metal and concrete, including kitchen cabinets, skirtings and floors.

Modern Eggshell

40% sheen

A harder-wearing mid-sheen for woodwork, cabinetry and floors.

Full Gloss

95% sheen

A high-shine finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, including front doors.

Exterior Eggshell

20% sheen

Protects exterior wood and metal with added algae and fungal protection.

Exterior Masonry

2% sheen

A highly breathable matt finish for brick, render and concrete.

Casein Distemper

2% sheen

A breathable, traditional distemper for heritage interiors. Ideal for lime plaster walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Soft Distemper

2% sheen

A soft, powdery traditional finish. Particularly suited to detailed interior plasterwork and period mouldings.

Limewash

2% sheen

A traditional breathable finish for solid lime render exterior walls, and interior walls and ceilings.

Not sure which to choose? Order a sample pot first to test the colour in your own space and light.

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Product Specifications

Brand	Farrow & Ball
Type	Designer Paint
Suitable for	Brush or roller for most finishes. Full Gloss and Casein Distemper are not recommended by roller on large areas
Base	Water-based
Key features	Low odour, low VOC, A+ indoor air quality rating, toy-safe (EN 71-3), 100% water-based
Thinning	Ready to use. On new or bare plaster, Farrow & Ball recommend a 25% diluted coat of the emulsion or Wall & Ceiling Primer & Undercoat first
Number of coats	2 coats recommended. Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

What colour is Wine Dark?

Farrow & Ball describe Wine Dark as a rich, dark blue inspired by midnight skies. They call it their richest blue.

How does Wine Dark compare with Hague Blue?

Farrow & Ball describe Wine Dark as more upbeat than Hague Blue and more sophisticated than Stiffkey Blue.

What colour goes with Wine Dark?

Farrow & Ball's complementary white for Wine Dark is Ammonite. Their suggested schemes pair it with Railings and Lulworth Blue, Cornforth White and Worsted, or Ammonite and Wevet.

Where does the name Wine Dark come from?

Farrow & Ball named it after the term Homer used to describe the sea.

Which primer should I use with Wine Dark No.308?

Farrow & Ball recommend their Dark Tones Primer & Undercoat for Wine Dark. Choose the Wall & Ceiling, Wood or Metal version to suit the surface.