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
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What are Tikkurila Emperor undertones?
The undertone of Emperor 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#D9A864
RGB code:
217, 168, 100
Is Tikkurila Emperor K398 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 35° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- 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 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
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| 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 | |
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