Tikkurila Silk Road S440
Let’s dive into a full Silk Road paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S440. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Color code: | S440 |
Color name: | Silk Road |
Brand: | Tikkurila |
What are Tikkurila Silk Road undertones?
Blue is Tikkurila Silk Road undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#718F8C
RGB code:
113, 143, 140
Is Tikkurila Silk Road S440 cool or warm?
With a hue of 174° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
S440 Silk Road HSL code: 174, 12%, 50%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Green undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Color comparison
Silk Road S440 vs K444
Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.