Tikkurila H486

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Tikkurila H486 reviews (13 photos)
What are Tikkurila H486 undertones?
Is H486 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on H486
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of H486
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	H486
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Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila H486?

Tikkurila H486 exudes a sense of warmth and sophistication, making it a versatile choice for various interior settings. This rich color pairs exceptionally well with muted tones like off-white and taupe, creating a harmonious and elegant color palette. Complementing H486 with accents in shades of navy blue or forest green can introduce a touch of depth and contrast to the space. Embracing a mix of textures such as velvet and natural wood finishes can further enhance the depth and richness of Tikkurila H486.

Tikkurila H486 reviews (13 photos)

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What are Tikkurila H486 undertones?

H486 is a light, very muted sandy beige. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-orange. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#CAC4BB

RGB code:

202, 196, 187

Is Tikkurila H486 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 36°, this Grey leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

H486 HSL code: 36, 12%, 76%

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 H486

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila H486:

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

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Darker shades

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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 H486 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Tikkurila and Denim.

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LRV of H486

H486 has an LRV of 55.63% 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 55.63%, 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	#CAC4BB
RGB Decimal	202, 196, 187
RGB Percent	79.22%, 76.86%, 73.33%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 7.43% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(36, 12, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.97 Yellow: 7.43 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 196.768 I: 6.467 Q: -1.532
XYZ	X: 53.065 Y: 55.625 Z: 54.941
CIE Lab	L:79.4 a:0.506 b:5.258
CIE Luv	L:79.4 u:4.003 v:7.662
Decimal	13288635
Hunter Lab	74.582, -3.516, 8.531