Valspar UK Shadowed Ivy R271C

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What are Valspar UK Shadowed Ivy undertones?
Is Shadowed Ivy R271C cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Shadowed Ivy
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Shadowed Ivy R271C
Code:	R271C
Name:	Shadowed Ivy
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Shadowed Ivy?

Valspar UK Shadowed Ivy R271C is a muted mid-tone green with a noticeable grey cast, giving it a softly weathered appearance rather than a vivid botanical look. Its balance of green and cool grey can read slightly more silvery in north-facing rooms, while warmer daylight brings out its subdued leafy quality. Use it on living-room walls, a home office, or painted cabinetry where a calm, grounded colour is wanted without making the space feel dark. Pale oak, limestone, brushed nickel, off-white trim, and charcoal accents all sit comfortably alongside Shadowed Ivy. For contrast, pair this shade with warm clay, muted terracotta, or natural linen textiles.

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What are Valspar UK Shadowed Ivy undertones?

Shadowed Ivy is a midtone, very muted sage-gray. 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:

#8A9A90

RGB code:

138, 154, 144

Is Valspar UK Shadowed Ivy cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

R271C Shadowed Ivy HSL code: 143, 7%, 57%

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 Shadowed Ivy

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Shadowed Ivy:

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

R271C
Shadowed Ivy

Darker shades

R271C
Shadowed Ivy

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

R271C
Shadowed Ivy

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