Valspar UK Skein of Blue R152D

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What are Valspar UK Skein of Blue undertones?
Is Skein of Blue R152D cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Skein of Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Skein of Blue R152D
Code:	R152D
Name:	Skein of Blue
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Skein of Blue?

Valspar UK Skein of Blue R152D is a clear, light blue with a noticeable aqua cast, giving it a fresh, water-like appearance rather than a greyed or dusty one. Its brightness helps it hold its own on larger walls, particularly in bathrooms, kitchens, and sunlit bedrooms. In cool daylight, Skein of Blue can read crisper and more blue-cyan, while warmer bulbs may bring out its softer turquoise edge. Pair it with clean white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or warm sand-toned textiles to keep the contrast grounded. It also makes a lively choice for painted cabinetry, a front door, or a single accent wall where a stronger hit of color is wanted.

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What are Valspar UK Skein of Blue undertones?

Skein of Blue 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:

#6DC2D1

RGB code:

109, 194, 209

Is Valspar UK Skein of Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 189° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

R152D Skein of Blue HSL code: 189, 52%, 62%

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 Skein of 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 Skein of 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

R152D
Skein of Blue

Darker shades

R152D
Skein of 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 Skein of Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 9, such as Valspar UK Silver Mauve and Rose Satin Slippers.

R152D
Skein of Blue

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