Tikkurila H496

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Tikkurila H496 reviews (2 photos)
What are Tikkurila H496 undertones?
Is H496 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on H496
Color comparison and matching
LRV of H496
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	H496
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Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila H496?

Transform your space with Tikkurila's H496 None, a versatile shade that exudes serenity and sophistication. This serene hue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like Soft Beige (Y487) and crisp whites like Antique White (X370). For a bolder look, consider combining H496 None with striking accents in Ocean Blue (G486) or Emerald Green (J497). Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, this color is sure to create a calming and timeless atmosphere in any room. Elevate your interior design with the understated elegance of Tikkurila H496 None.

Tikkurila H496 reviews (2 photos)

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What are Tikkurila H496 undertones?

H496 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:

#D3D7D7

RGB code:

211, 215, 215

Is Tikkurila H496 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 180°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

H496 HSL code: 180, 5%, 84%

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 H496

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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LRV of H496

H496 has an LRV of 66.98% 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 66.98%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#D3D7D7
RGB Decimal	211, 215, 215
RGB Percent	82.75%, 84.31%, 84.31%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 1.86% Value: 84.31%
HSL	hsl(180, 5, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.86 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 15.69
YIQ	Y: 213.804 I: -2.384 Q: -0.846
XYZ	X: 63.427 Y: 67.356 Z: 73.931
CIE Lab	L:85.683 a:-1.357 b:-0.47
CIE Luv	L:85.683 u:-2.24 v:-0.476
Decimal	13883351
Hunter Lab	82.071, -5.673, 4.04