Tikkurila Delft S431

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Tikkurila Delft reviews (7 photos)
What are Tikkurila Delft undertones?
Is Delft S431 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Delft
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Delft S431
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S431
Name:	Delft
Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila Delft?

Enter into a realm of tranquility with the soothing hue of Tikkurila S431 Delft. This captivating shade evokes a sense of serenity and sophistication, reminiscent of a clear blue sky on a summer day. Ideal for bringing a touch of calmness and elegance to any space, S431 Delft is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. Pair it with light neutrals and natural textures to create a harmonious and peaceful environment that invites relaxation and rejuvenation. Let the timeless beauty of S431 Delft transform your home into a haven of tranquility and style.

Tikkurila Delft reviews (7 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Dark blue Tikkurila S431 Delft colour living room interior

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What are Tikkurila Delft undertones?

Delft is a midtone, muted slate blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#61768E

RGB code:

97, 118, 142

Is Tikkurila Delft cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 212°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

S431 Delft HSL code: 212, 19%, 47%

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 Delft

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

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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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Delft:

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

S431
Delft

Darker shades

S431
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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 Delft with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 32, such as Tikkurila Tailwind and Conglomerate.

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LRV of Delft

Delft has an LRV of 17.13% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 17.13%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#61768E
RGB Decimal	97, 118, 142
RGB Percent	38.04%, 46.27%, 55.69%
HSV	Hue: 212° Saturation: 31.69% Value: 55.69%
HSL	hsl(212, 19, 47)
CMYK	Cyan: 31.69 Magenta: 16.9 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 44.31
YIQ	Y: 114.457 I: -20.226 Q: 3.027
XYZ	X: 16.289 Y: 17.451 Z: 28.094
CIE Lab	L:48.823 a:-1.68 b:-15.562
CIE Luv	L:48.823 u:-11.434 v:-22.136
Decimal	6387342
Hunter Lab	41.774, -3.502, -10.632