Tikkurila Emperor K398
| Code: | K398 |
| Name: | Emperor |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila Emperor?
Tikkurila K398 Emperor exudes sophistication and elegance with its rich and majestic hue. This deep and luxurious shade pairs beautifully with CaFFeE Late K396 for a warm and inviting combination. For a modern twist, try combining it with MaCchiAtO K399 for a contrasting yet harmonious look. The deep undertones of Tikkurila K398 Emperor make it a versatile choice for contemporary interiors, adding depth and character to any space. Elevate your design with this regal hue and create a space that exudes timeless charm and style.
Tikkurila Emperor reviews (2 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Tikkurila Emperor undertones?
Emperor has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#D9A864
RGB code:
217, 168, 100
Is Tikkurila Emperor K398 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 35° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
K398 Emperor HSL code: 35, 61%, 62%
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 Emperor
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
LRV of Emperor
Emperor has an LRV of 42.89% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 42.89%, 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. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #d9a864 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 217, 168, 100 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.10%, 65.88%, 39.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 53.92% Value: 85.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 61, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.58 Yellow: 53.92 Key: 14.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 174.899 I: 51.051 Q: -10.796 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.92 Y: 43.68 Z: 18.118 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.014 a:10.096 b:41.743 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.014 u:37.74 v:49.351 | |
| Decimal | 14264420 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.091, 5.662, 30.01 | |
Tikkurila K398 Emperor
Copy color code
Color equivalents
20YY 46/425
Golden Umber 2
Dulux
Caramel Crunch
Dulux
RAL 1002
Sand yellow
RAL Classic
10YY 45/419
Honey Drizzle 2
Dulux
10YY 49/378
Safari Spice
Dulux
10YY 42/460
Dutch Gold 2
Dulux
66
India Yellow
Farrow and Ball
20YY 46/515
Sundrenched Saffron 2
Dulux
12185
Yellowfin
Jotun
20YY 53/423
Sundrenched Saffron 3
Dulux
Ochre Glow
Dulux
1782
Olive Dip
Jotun
20YY 54/342
Golden Umber 3
Dulux
Popped Corn
Dulux
51
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow and Ball
10428
Masala
Jotun
10YY 53/337
Dutch Gold 3
Dulux
339
Bombolone
Little Greene
10YY 57/377
Honey Drizzle 3
Dulux
Tuscan Treasure 3
Dulux