Valspar UK Seize the Day X109R217D
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| Official page: | Seize the Day X109R217D |
| Code: | X109R217D |
| Name: | Seize the Day |
| Brand: | Valspar UK |
What color is Valspar UK Seize the Day?
Valspar UK Seize the Day X109R217D is a clear, light blue-green with a cool, watery cast. Its balanced teal character feels fresh on broad walls, especially in bathrooms, kitchens, or rooms that receive plenty of daylight. In brighter light, this shade can appear cleaner and more aqua; under warmer artificial lighting, its green side may become a little more noticeable. Pair it with chalky white, pale grey, light oak, or brushed nickel for a crisp, contemporary look. It also makes an effective choice for painted cabinetry or a single feature wall when a deeper contrast is not wanted.
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What are Valspar UK Seize the Day undertones?
Seize the Day is a mid-light, soft teal. The HEX sample leans teal; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
105, 194, 193
Is Valspar UK Seize the Day cool or warm?
At 179° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
X109R217D Seize the Day HSL code: 179, 42%, 59%
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 Seize the Day
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Seize the Day:
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
X109R217D
Seize the Day
Darker shades
X109R217D
Seize the Day
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 Seize the Day with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 359, such as Valspar UK Unlikely Hero and Misty Mauve.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #69c2c1 |
| RGB Decimal | 105, 194, 193 |
| RGB Percent | 41.18%, 76.08%, 75.69% |
| HSV | Hue: 179° Saturation: 45.88% Value: 76.08% |
| HSL | hsl(179, 42.18, 58.63) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 45.88 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.52 Key: 23.92 |
| YIQ | Y: 167.275 I: -52.714 Q: -19.138 |
| XYZ | X: 34.739 Y: 45.434 Z: 57.377 |
| CIE Lab | L:73.177 a:-26.895 b:-7.79 |
| CIE Luv | L:73.177 u:-39.409 v:-7.66 |
| Decimal | 6931137 |
| Hunter Lab | 67.405, -25.965, -3.286 |
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