Valspar UK Shadows on a Hilltop R150A

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Official page:Shadows on a Hilltop R150A
Code:R150A
Name:Shadows on a Hilltop
Brand:Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Shadows on a Hilltop?

Valspar UK Shadows on a Hilltop R150A is a deep blue-teal with a distinctly cool, mineral edge. Its rich saturation gives it real presence on a feature wall, while in lower light it can read as a near-dark petrol blue. Daylight brings out more of the green-blue character, making it especially effective in bathrooms, studies, or south-facing living rooms that can handle a stronger colour. Pair Shadows on a Hilltop with warm off-whites, pale oak, brushed brass, or terracotta accents to offset its cool depth. It also has enough weight for kitchen cabinetry or a painted front door when a crisp, contemporary contrast is wanted.

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What are Valspar UK Shadows on a Hilltop undertones?

Shadows on a Hilltop is a deep, soft deep 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:

#096374

RGB code:

9, 99, 116

Is Valspar UK Shadows on a Hilltop cool or warm?

warm
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Color wheel

At 190° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.

R150A Shadows on a Hilltop HSL code: 190, 86%, 25%

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 Shadows on a Hilltop

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Bedroom daylight mockup
Bedroom overlay
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Morning
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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange-redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange-yellowAll 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:

Living-room mockup
Living-room overlay

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Shadows on a Hilltop:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

R150A
Shadows on a Hilltop

Darker shades

R150A
Shadows on a Hilltop

Complementary color scheme

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 Shadows on a Hilltop with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Valspar UK Tawny Daylily and Nectarine Spice.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#096374
RGB Decimal9, 99, 116
RGB Percent3.53%, 38.82%, 45.49%
HSVHue: 190° Saturation: 92.24% Value: 45.49%
HSLhsl(190, 85.6, 24.51)
CMYKCyan: 92.24 Magenta: 14.66 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 54.51
YIQY: 74.028 I: -59.094 Q: -13.748
XYZX: 7.725 Y: 10.242 Z: 18.088
CIE LabL:38.273 a:-17.349 b:-16.371
CIE LuvL:38.273 u:-27.128 v:-20.318
Decimal615284
Hunter Lab32.003, -12.915, -11.109

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