Valspar UK West of the Moon R74F

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What are Valspar UK West of the Moon undertones?
Is West of the Moon R74F cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on West of the Moon
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	West of the Moon R74F
Code:	R74F
Name:	West of the Moon
Brand:	Valspar UK

What color is Valspar UK West of the Moon?

Valspar UK West of the Moon R74F is a deep, muted grey-brown with a subtle olive cast that keeps it from reading as flat charcoal. Its low-saturation finish gives walls a grounded, softly weathered look, especially in rooms with natural wood or stone. In bright daylight, this color can show more of its earthy khaki undertone, while evening light draws it closer to a smoky, warm grey. West of the Moon suits studies, dining rooms, hallways, and cabinetry where a darker neutral can add definition without feeling stark. Pair it with chalky off-whites, putty beige, aged brass, oak, and blackened metal for a considered, material-led scheme.

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What are Valspar UK West of the Moon undertones?

West of the Moon is a deep, near-neutral charcoal 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:

#605D56

RGB code:

96, 93, 86

Is Valspar UK West of the Moon cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 42°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

R74F West of the Moon HSL code: 42, 5%, 36%

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 West of the Moon

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK West of the Moon:

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

R74F
West of the Moon

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 West of the Moon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Valspar UK Milky Way and Laura Grey.

R74F
West of the Moon

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