Valspar UK Warm Shale R206D

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What are Valspar UK Warm Shale undertones?
Is Warm Shale R206D cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Warm Shale
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Warm Shale R206D
Code:	R206D
Name:	Warm Shale
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK Warm Shale?

Valspar UK Warm Shale R206D is a light-to-mid grey with very low saturation, giving it a clean, near-neutral appearance. Its tiny shift away from pure grey can make it feel subtly cooler in daylight, while softer or lower light brings out a more grounded grey cast. Use this shade on living room, hallway, or bedroom walls where a muted backdrop is wanted without the sharpness of a bright white. Warm Shale pairs neatly with natural oak, brushed nickel, charcoal textiles, and off-white trim. It can also suit cabinetry or exterior details when a quiet, understated grey is needed.

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What are Valspar UK Warm Shale undertones?

Warm Shale is a mid-light, near-neutral medium gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#A5A6A6

RGB code:

165, 166, 166

Is Valspar UK Warm Shale cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

R206D Warm Shale HSL code: 180, 1%, 65%

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 Warm Shale

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Warm Shale:

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

R206D
Warm Shale

Darker shades

R206D
Warm Shale

X97R214C
Endless Shadows

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 Warm Shale with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Valspar UK Rose Satin Slippers and Hazy Earth.

R206D
Warm Shale

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