Valspar UK Providence Blue R198C

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What are Valspar UK Providence Blue undertones?
Is Providence Blue R198C cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Providence Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Providence Blue R198C
Code:	R198C
Name:	Providence Blue
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Providence Blue?

Valspar UK Providence Blue R198C is a muted mid-tone blue-grey with a gently cool cast and enough grey to keep it from feeling overly bright. Its #8899a8 value gives it a softened, weathered appearance rather than a crisp primary-blue look. In north-facing rooms it can read cooler and more slate-like, while warmer daylight may bring out its slightly lighter grey-blue side. Use it across bedroom or study walls for a calm backdrop, or on painted cabinetry paired with off-white, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal details. Providence Blue also suits exterior joinery where a restrained blue is wanted without a strong colour contrast.

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What are Valspar UK Providence Blue undertones?

Providence Blue is a midtone, 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:

#8899A8

RGB code:

136, 153, 168

Is Valspar UK Providence Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 208°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

R198C Providence Blue HSL code: 208, 16%, 60%

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 Providence Blue

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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

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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Providence Blue

Darker shades

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Providence Blue

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 Providence Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 28, such as Valspar UK Silver Mauve and Smooth Pebbles.

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Providence Blue

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