Tikkurila Agate N500
| Code: | N500 |
| Name: | Agate |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila Agate?
Tikkurila N500 Agate is a versatile soft gray color that brings a sophisticated touch to any space. This elegant hue pairs beautifully with warm tones such as N310 Antique white and cool shades like N499 Frosty morning. Combining N500 Agate with earthy colors like N450 Dusty jade or N430 Old linen creates a harmonious and balanced environment. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture pieces, N500 Agate adds a timeless and refined appeal to interiors.
Tikkurila Agate reviews
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What are Tikkurila Agate undertones?
The undertone of Agate can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#8F979E
RGB code:
143, 151, 158
Is Tikkurila Agate N500 cool or warm?
With a hue of 208° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
N500 Agate HSL code: 208, 7%, 59%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
How light temperature affects Agate
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Agate:
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.
Darker shades
N500
Agate
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 Agate with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 28, such as Tikkurila Mole and Deco Grey 1927.
LRV of Agate
Agate has an LRV of 30.41% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 30.41%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8f979e | |
| RGB Decimal | 143, 151, 158 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.08%, 59.22%, 61.96% | |
| HSV | Hue: 208° Saturation: 9.49% Value: 61.96% | |
| HSL | hsl(208, 7, 59) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 9.49 Magenta: 4.43 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.04 | |
| YIQ | Y: 149.406 I: -7.017 Q: 0.486 | |
| XYZ | X: 28.564 Y: 30.441 Z: 36.709 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.033 a:-1.437 b:-4.659 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.033 u:-4.768 v:-6.549 | |
| Decimal | 9410462 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.173, -4.142, -0.827 |
Color equivalents
30BB 31/043
Mineral Haze 1
Dulux
4624
Warm Blue
Jotun

RAL 7001
Silver grey
RAL Classic

RAL 7045
Telegrey 1
RAL Classic

30BB 31/022
Natural Slate
Dulux

RAL 7040
Window grey
RAL Classic

30BG 31/022
Quartz Flint 1
Dulux
90BG 30/073
Smoke Grey
Dulux

90BG 35/068
Steel Symphony 3
Dulux

5249
Arctic Grey
Jotun

108
James
Little Greene

RAL 7042
Traffic grey A
RAL Classic

RAL 7004
Signal grey
RAL Classic

5044
Icy Blue
Jotun

Storm Clearing
Dulux
250
Arquerite
Little Greene

00NN 31/000
Deep Fossil
Dulux

00NN 37/000
Night Jewels 4
Dulux

87BG 27/077
Denim Drift
Dulux

306
Selvedge
Farrow and Ball










