Valspar UK Sigh of Relief X138R272D

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Official page:Sigh of Relief X138R272D
Code:X138R272D
Name:Sigh of Relief
Brand:Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Sigh of Relief?

Valspar UK Sigh of Relief X138R272D is a muted grey-green with a soft, leafy cast and low saturation. Its mid-light depth keeps it gentle on larger walls, where it can read slightly greyer in cooler daylight and a little greener beside warm wood or cream textiles. Use it in bedrooms, kitchens, or hallways for a grounded backdrop that does not feel heavy. Pair Sigh of Relief with chalky off-whites, aged brass, pale oak, and natural linen to bring out its understated green notes. It also has enough restraint for painted cabinetry, especially when finished with warm-white walls and darker stone or charcoal accents.

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What are Valspar UK Sigh of Relief undertones?

Sigh of Relief is a mid-light, 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:

#A9B6AA

RGB code:

169, 182, 170

Is Valspar UK Sigh of Relief cool or warm?

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With a hue of 125°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

X138R272D Sigh of Relief HSL code: 125, 8%, 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 Sigh of Relief

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

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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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Sigh of Relief:

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

Darker shades

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 Sigh of Relief with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 305, such as Valspar UK Wisteria Whisper and Calm Cupid.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#a9b6aa
RGB Decimal169, 182, 170
RGB Percent66.27%, 71.37%, 66.67%
HSVHue: 125° Saturation: 7.14% Value: 71.37%
HSLhsl(125, 8.18, 68.82)
CMYKCyan: 7.14 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.59 Key: 28.63
YIQY: 176.745 I: -3.891 Q: -6.484
XYZX: 40.344 Y: 44.793 Z: 44.54
CIE LabL:72.755 a:-6.801 b:4.561
CIE LuvL:72.755 u:-6.674 v:7.817
Decimal11122346
Hunter Lab66.927, -9.523, 7.392

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