Valspar UK Flock of Seagulls R213D
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| Official page: | Flock of Seagulls R213D |
| Code: | R213D |
| Name: | Flock of Seagulls |
| Brand: | Valspar UK |
What color is Valspar UK Flock of Seagulls?
Valspar UK Flock of Seagulls R213D is a light, muted blue-grey with a gently cool cast. Its low-saturation character keeps it soft rather than icy, making it a useful alternative to a plain pale grey on larger walls. In daylight, the blue-grey note is most apparent, while warmer artificial lighting can draw it closer to a subdued neutral grey. Use this color in bedrooms, bathrooms, or a quiet home office with crisp white trim, pale oak, and brushed nickel details. For more contrast, pair Flock of Seagulls with charcoal accents or deep navy textiles.
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What are Valspar UK Flock of Seagulls undertones?
Flock of Seagulls is a mid-light, very muted muted teal-gray. The HEX sample has a subtle teal bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear teal. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
170, 182, 184
Is Valspar UK Flock of Seagulls cool or warm?
With a hue of 189°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
R213D Flock of Seagulls HSL code: 189, 9%, 69%
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 Flock of Seagulls
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Flock of Seagulls:
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
R213D
Flock of Seagulls
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 Flock of Seagulls with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 9, such as Valspar UK Silver Mauve and Rose Satin Slippers.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #aab6b8 |
| RGB Decimal | 170, 182, 184 |
| RGB Percent | 66.67%, 71.37%, 72.16% |
| HSV | Hue: 189° Saturation: 7.61% Value: 72.16% |
| HSL | hsl(189, 8.97, 69.41) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.61 Magenta: 1.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.84 |
| YIQ | Y: 178.64 I: -7.793 Q: -1.916 |
| XYZ | X: 41.955 Y: 45.462 Z: 51.899 |
| CIE Lab | L:73.195 a:-3.761 b:-2.445 |
| CIE Luv | L:73.195 u:-6.705 v:-3.01 |
| Decimal | 11187896 |
| Hunter Lab | 67.426, -6.925, 1.561 |
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