Valspar UK Evening Coat X98R215A
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| Official page: | Evening Coat X98R215A |
| Code: | X98R215A |
| Name: | Evening Coat |
| Brand: | Valspar UK |
What color is Valspar UK Evening Coat?
Valspar UK Evening Coat X98R215A is a deep, muted charcoal grey with a subtle cool blue cast. Its low-saturation character keeps it looking measured rather than harsh, making it a strong option for a study, hallway, or snug room with good lighting. In north-facing spaces it can read as a smokier blue-grey, while warmer bulbs bring out its softer graphite side. Use Evening Coat on cabinetry, interior doors, or a single wall alongside off-white trim, pale stone, and natural oak. Brushed nickel, blackened metal, and slate-toned textiles suit its quiet, mineral quality.
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What are Valspar UK Evening Coat undertones?
Evening Coat is a deep, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
69, 74, 78
Is Valspar UK Evening Coat cool or warm?
With a hue of 207°, this dark blue leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
X98R215A Evening Coat HSL code: 207, 6%, 29%
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 Evening Coat
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 blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Evening Coat:
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
X98R215A
Evening Coat
Darker shades
X98R215A
Evening Coat
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 Evening Coat with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 27, such as Valspar UK Silver Mauve and Smooth Pebbles.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #454a4e |
| RGB Decimal | 69, 74, 78 |
| RGB Percent | 27.06%, 29.02%, 30.59% |
| HSV | Hue: 207° Saturation: 11.54% Value: 30.59% |
| HSL | hsl(207, 6.12, 28.82) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.54 Magenta: 5.13 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 69.41 |
| YIQ | Y: 72.961 I: -4.265 Q: 0.187 |
| XYZ | X: 6.278 Y: 6.713 Z: 8.171 |
| CIE Lab | L:31.144 a:-1.094 b:-3.076 |
| CIE Luv | L:31.144 u:-2.775 v:-3.58 |
| Decimal | 4541006 |
| Hunter Lab | 25.909, -2.09, -0.561 |
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