Valspar UK Thunderbolt X138R272A

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What are Valspar UK Thunderbolt undertones?
Is Thunderbolt X138R272A cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Thunderbolt
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Thunderbolt X138R272A
Code:	X138R272A
Name:	Thunderbolt
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Thunderbolt?

Valspar UK Thunderbolt X138R272A is a deep, muted green with a noticeable grey cast, giving it a grounded, low-saturation appearance. Its balanced red and blue values keep the green neutral rather than yellow or blue-leaning, so it reads as a restrained woodland shade. In bright natural light, Thunderbolt may show more of its softened green character, while evening light can make it appear closer to charcoal-green. It suits studies, hallways, dining rooms, or cabinetry where a darker colour can add definition without looking stark. Pair it with warm off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, stone, and textured linen to bring out its earthy depth.

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What are Valspar UK Thunderbolt undertones?

Thunderbolt is a deep, very muted mossy gray-green. 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:

#4A564A

RGB code:

74, 86, 74

Is Valspar UK Thunderbolt cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 120°, this dark green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

X138R272A Thunderbolt HSL code: 120, 8%, 31%

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 Thunderbolt

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 green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Thunderbolt:

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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L23cW45c
Valley Forge

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 Thunderbolt with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Valspar UK Calm Cupid and Plush Luxury.

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