Tikkurila Cloud Y481

What are Tikkurila Cloud undertones?

The undertone of Cloud can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Tikkurila Cloud Y481 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Y481 Cloud HSL code: 33, 16%, 89%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Cloud

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:

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 Cloud:

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

Y481
Cloud

• G486
  Tailwind

  

• X484
  Muscovite

  

• H486
  

  

• Y467
  Shawl

  

• X486
  Median

  

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 Cloud with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Tikkurila and V490.

Y481
Cloud

• S429
  

  

• V490
  

  

• G489
  

  

• N429
  Denim

  

• L430
  Fell

  

• L429
  Indigo

  

• J490
  Rain

  

LRV of Cloud

Cloud has an LRV of 77.98% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E8E4DF
RGB Decimal	232, 228, 223
RGB Percent	90.98%, 89.41%, 87.45%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 3.88% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(33, 16, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.72 Yellow: 3.88 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 228.626 I: 3.99 Q: -0.71
XYZ	X: 74.338 Y: 77.971 Z: 80.926
CIE Lab	L:90.767 a:0.475 b:2.916
CIE Luv	L:90.767 u:2.564 v:4.343
Decimal	15262943
Hunter Lab	88.301, -4.252, 7.473