Valspar UK Dragon Song W43d

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What are Valspar UK Dragon Song undertones?
Is Dragon Song W43d cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Dragon Song
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Dragon Song W43d
Code:	W43d
Name:	Dragon Song
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Dragon Song?

Valspar UK Dragon Song W43d is a deep, muted green with a noticeable charcoal-grey cast. Its low saturation keeps it grounded rather than bright, giving walls a shaded, forest-like character that can read cooler in north-facing light. In warmer afternoon light, the green becomes a little more apparent while retaining its dark, restrained depth. Use Dragon Song on cabinetry, a study wall, or a dining room for contrast against chalky whites, soft stone, and pale oak. Black metal, aged brass, and natural linen all sit comfortably alongside this shade.

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What are Valspar UK Dragon Song undertones?

Dragon Song is a deep, very muted deep forest green. The HEX sample has a subtle green bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear green. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.

HEX value:

#3D4A42

RGB code:

61, 74, 66

Is Valspar UK Dragon Song cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 143°, this dark green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

W43d Dragon Song HSL code: 143, 10%, 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 Dragon Song

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

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Dragon Song:

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

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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 Dragon Song with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 323, such as Valspar UK Wisteria Whisper and Heather Honey.

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