Valspar UK Storm Cloud X102R211B

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What are Valspar UK Storm Cloud undertones?
Is Storm Cloud X102R211B cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Storm Cloud
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Storm Cloud X102R211B
Code:	X102R211B
Name:	Storm Cloud
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Storm Cloud?

Valspar UK Storm Cloud X102R211B is a muted mid-tone blue-grey with a cool, gently weathered cast. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded, reading more like softened slate than a clear blue. In north-facing light, Storm Cloud may appear cooler and slightly more blue-grey, while warmer afternoon light can bring out its neutral grey base. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and home offices where a calm but defined wall color is wanted. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or soft clay-toned textiles for contrast.

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What are Valspar UK Storm Cloud undertones?

Storm Cloud is a midtone, very muted slate blue. The HEX sample has a subtle blue bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear blue. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#6A7478

RGB code:

106, 116, 120

Is Valspar UK Storm Cloud cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 197°, this dark blue leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

X102R211B Storm Cloud HSL code: 197, 6%, 44%

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 Storm Cloud

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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2000K

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7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Storm Cloud:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Storm Cloud with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 17, such as Valspar UK Silver Mauve and Smooth Pebbles.

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