Tikkurila G488

Contents

show +hide -

Tikkurila G488 reviews (6 photos)
What are Tikkurila G488 undertones?
Is G488 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on G488
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of G488
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	G488
Name:
Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila G488?

Immerse yourself in the tranquil hues of G488 by Tikkurila. This soft and serene shade effortlessly brings a sense of calm and harmony to any space it graces. The gentle warmth of G488 is perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices. Its versatile nature allows it to pair beautifully with both vibrant accent colors and muted tones, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a sophisticated and soothing aesthetic. Let G488 transform your space into a peaceful sanctuary where you can unwind and recharge.

Tikkurila G488 reviews (6 photos)

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

Advert on Youla

Source is not active

Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted
with real paint

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are Tikkurila G488 undertones?

G488 is a light, near-neutral light gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#CFCFD2

RGB code:

207, 207, 210

Is Tikkurila G488 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 240°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

G488 HSL code: 240, 3%, 82%

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 G488

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

Sunset

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

2000K

3000K

4000K

5000K

6000K

7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila G488:

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 G488 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Tikkurila Ash.

G488

M497
Ash

Compare
Tikkurila
G488
to any other colors

Tikkurila
G488
color equivalents

LRV of G488

G488 has an LRV of 62.52% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 62.52%, 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	#CFCFD2
RGB Decimal	207, 207, 210
RGB Percent	81.18%, 81.18%, 82.35%
HSV	Hue: 240° Saturation: 1.43% Value: 82.35%
HSL	hsl(240, 3, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.43 Magenta: 1.43 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65
YIQ	Y: 207.342 I: -0.964 Q: 0.934
XYZ	X: 59.675 Y: 62.544 Z: 69.884
CIE Lab	L:83.202 a:0.547 b:-1.481
CIE Luv	L:83.202 u:-0.17 v:-2.341
Decimal	13619154
Hunter Lab	79.085, -3.708, 2.967