Tikkurila Arbour S451
| Code: | S451 |
| Name: | Arbour |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila Arbour?
Welcome to the serene and inviting world of Tikkurila S451 Arbour! This versatile earthy hue, reminiscent of a cozy forest retreat, brings a touch of nature indoors, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, S451 Arbour adds a sense of tranquility and balance to any space. Whether you're looking to revamp your sanctuary or breathe new life into a dull room, this color is sure to inspire moments of peace and reflection. Embrace the beauty of nature with Tikkurila S451 Arbour and transform your home into a haven of relaxation and harmony.
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What are Tikkurila Arbour undertones?
The undertone of Arbour can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#939168
RGB code:
147, 145, 104
Is Tikkurila Arbour S451 cool or warm?
With a hue of 57° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
S451 Arbour HSL code: 57, 17%, 49%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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 Arbour
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
LRV of Arbour
Arbour has an LRV of 26.79% 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 26.79%, 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 | #939168 | |
| RGB Decimal | 147, 145, 104 | |
| RGB Percent | 57.65%, 56.86%, 40.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 57° Saturation: 29.25% Value: 57.65% | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 17, 49) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.36 Yellow: 29.25 Key: 42.35 | |
| YIQ | Y: 140.924 I: 14.367 Q: -12.336 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.657 Y: 27.454 Z: 17.093 | |
| CIE Lab | L:59.392 a:-6.08 b:22.096 | |
| CIE Luv | L:59.392 u:3.374 v:29.533 | |
| Decimal | 9671016 | |
| Hunter Lab | 52.396, -7.695, 17.335 |
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