Valspar UK Wading in Venice X138R272B
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| Official page: | Wading in Venice X138R272B |
| Code: | X138R272B |
| Name: | Wading in Venice |
| Brand: | Valspar UK |
What color is Valspar UK Wading in Venice?
Valspar UK Wading in Venice X138R272B is a muted, mid-depth green with a pronounced grey cast that keeps it grounded rather than leafy or bright. Its low saturation gives walls a softened, mineral-like look, especially in living rooms, hallways, or bedrooms with natural wood furniture. In daylight, this shade reads as a restrained grey-green; under warmer evening bulbs, its earthy green character becomes more apparent. Pair Wading in Venice with chalky off-whites, warm stone, aged brass, and oak for a layered interior, or use it on cabinetry against pale plaster walls.
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What are Valspar UK Wading in Venice undertones?
Wading in Venice is a midtone, 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:
RGB code:
105, 118, 106
Is Valspar UK Wading in Venice cool or warm?
With a hue of 125°, this dark green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
X138R272B Wading in Venice HSL code: 125, 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 Wading in Venice
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Wading in Venice:
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
X138R272B
Wading in Venice
Darker shades
X138R272B
Wading in Venice
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 Wading in Venice 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #69766a |
| RGB Decimal | 105, 118, 106 |
| RGB Percent | 41.18%, 46.27%, 41.57% |
| HSV | Hue: 125° Saturation: 11.02% Value: 46.27% |
| HSL | hsl(125, 5.83, 43.73) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.02 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 10.17 Key: 53.73 |
| YIQ | Y: 112.745 I: -3.891 Q: -6.484 |
| XYZ | X: 14.905 Y: 17.001 Z: 16.128 |
| CIE Lab | L:48.261 a:-7.357 b:4.974 |
| CIE Luv | L:48.261 u:-6.607 v:7.756 |
| Decimal | 6911594 |
| Hunter Lab | 41.232, -7.629, 5.671 |
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