Valspar UK Cobalt Green R221B
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| Official page: | Cobalt Green R221B |
| Code: | R221B |
| Name: | Cobalt Green |
| Brand: | Valspar UK |
What color is Valspar UK Cobalt Green?
Valspar UK Cobalt Green R221B is a saturated blue-green with a clear, cool cast and substantial depth. Its #00855d tone reads as a rich teal-green rather than a muted botanical shade, making it particularly effective where a stronger block of colour is wanted. On a north-facing wall it can appear deeper and bluer, while brighter daylight brings out its fresher green side. Use it on kitchen cabinetry, a painted bookcase, or a single dining-room wall alongside warm white, pale oak, brushed brass, and soft clay-toned accessories. For a sharper contrast, pair this shade with clean white trim and charcoal details.
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What are Valspar UK Cobalt Green undertones?
Cobalt Green is a midtone, soft moss green. The HEX sample leans green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.
HEX value:
RGB code:
0, 133, 93
Is Valspar UK Cobalt Green cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 162° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark green falls clearly in the cool range.
R221B Cobalt Green HSL code: 162, 100%, 26%
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 Cobalt Green
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Cobalt Green:
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
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 Cobalt Green with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 342, such as Valspar UK Pomegranate Seeds and Party Pattie.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #00855d |
| RGB Decimal | 0, 133, 93 |
| RGB Percent | 0.00%, 52.16%, 36.47% |
| HSV | Hue: 162° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 52.16% |
| HSL | hsl(162, 100.0, 26.08) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 30.08 Key: 47.84 |
| YIQ | Y: 88.673 I: -66.401 Q: -40.582 |
| XYZ | X: 10.362 Y: 17.564 Z: 13.197 |
| CIE Lab | L:48.963 a:-41.156 b:13.028 |
| CIE Luv | L:48.963 u:-41.751 v:22.936 |
| Decimal | 34141 |
| Hunter Lab | 41.91, -29.208, 10.667 |
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