Valspar UK Blue Goblin X105R200D

Contents
show +hide -
Official page:Blue Goblin X105R200D
Code:X105R200D
Name:Blue Goblin
Brand:Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Blue Goblin?

Valspar UK Blue Goblin X105R200D is a light, muted blue with a noticeable grey cast, giving it a soft, lightly weathered appearance rather than a bright coastal-blue look. Its cool character suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and north-facing rooms where a gentle wash of colour is wanted without making the walls feel overly dark. In daylight, Blue Goblin reads as an airy blue-grey, while lower or warmer artificial light can bring its grey undertone further forward. Pair it with chalky white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or slate-toned textiles for a restrained, layered scheme. It is especially effective across full walls or on painted cabinetry where its low saturation can sit quietly alongside natural materials.

Try before you buy

Samplize samples on the wall

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick and repeat

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted samples

Twice painted
with real paint

Fast delivery

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are Valspar UK Blue Goblin undertones?

Blue Goblin is a mid-light, very muted blue-gray. The HEX sample has a subtle blue bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear blue. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#A1B7C2

RGB code:

161, 183, 194

Is Valspar UK Blue Goblin cool or warm?

warm
cool
Color wheel

With a hue of 200°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

X105R200D Blue Goblin HSL code: 200, 21%, 70%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Blue Goblin

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Bedroom daylight mockup
Bedroom overlay
Sunrise
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Sunset

In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange-redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange-yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

Living-room mockup
Living-room overlay

4000K

2000K
3000K
4000K
5000K
6000K
7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Blue Goblin:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Blue Goblin with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Valspar UK Silver Mauve and Smooth Pebbles.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

FormatCode
HEX#a1b7c2
RGB Decimal161, 183, 194
RGB Percent63.14%, 71.76%, 76.08%
HSVHue: 200° Saturation: 17.01% Value: 76.08%
HSLhsl(200, 21.29, 69.61)
CMYKCyan: 17.01 Magenta: 5.67 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.92
YIQY: 177.676 I: -16.645 Q: -1.231
XYZX: 41.366 Y: 45.338 Z: 57.596
CIE LabL:73.114 a:-5.2 b:-8.104
CIE LuvL:73.114 u:-12.17 v:-11.432
Decimal10598338
Hunter Lab67.334, -8.174, -3.582

Color equivalents