Wine Tasting
#492a34
Deep warm garnet red for soft, moody depth
About Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting looks like red that's been diluted just enough to keep its identity. It's not nearly-black like Castro or Blackberry, and it doesn't pool into the steady garnet depth of Soul Anchor. What you notice first is the muted wine undertone: a touch cooler and dustier, with less saturated punch than the darker reds nearby.
I use it when I need a red that reads "intentional" without feeling heavy. It's great for form validation and system notices in e-commerce admin panels, logistics portals, and HR platforms where the message should land, not escalate. In editorial or product settings, it also works for table emphasis states and inline warnings where you want a red that stays readable over light UI blocks.
Compared to the very dark options, Wine Tasting holds back the drama. Pair it with warm neutrals and soft charcoal so it doesn't get mistaken for a bruise-tone maroon.
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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.
On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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