Tikkurila G488

Code:G488
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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.

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What are Tikkurila G488 undertones?

G488 has a blue and purple 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:

#CFCFD2

RGB code:

207, 207, 210

Is Tikkurila G488 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 240°, this Grey leans cool, but it's 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.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila G488:

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

LRV of G488

G488 has an LRV of 62.52% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy 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

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HEX#CFCFD2Copy color code
RGB Decimal207, 207, 210Copy color code
RGB Percent81.18%, 81.18%, 82.35%Copy color code
HSVHue: 240° Saturation: 1.43% Value: 82.35%Copy color code
HSLhsl(240, 3, 82)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.43 Magenta: 1.43 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65Copy color code
YIQY: 207.342 I: -0.964 Q: 0.934Copy color code
XYZX: 59.675 Y: 62.544 Z: 69.884Copy color code
CIE LabL:83.202 a:0.547 b:-1.481Copy color code
CIE LuvL:83.202 u:-0.17 v:-2.341Copy color code
Decimal13619154Copy color code
Hunter Lab79.085, -3.708, 2.967Copy color code
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