Tikkurila K488

Code:K488
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Brand:Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila K488?

Tikkurila K488 is a soothing and versatile shade that effortlessly adds warmth to any space. This rich hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like cream and taupe, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. To enhance the depth of Tikkurila K488, consider pairing it with accents in shades of deep blue or forest green for a sophisticated and harmonious color palette. Whether used as a wall color or as an accent, Tikkurila K488 brings a sense of elegance and tranquility to your home decor.

Tikkurila K488 reviews

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What are Tikkurila K488 undertones?

The undertone of K488 can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#9F9DA2

RGB code:

159, 157, 162

Is Tikkurila K488 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 264° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

K488 HSL code: 264, 3%, 63%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
  • Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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 K488

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 K488:

Complementary color scheme

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 K488 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 84, such as Tikkurila Tuft and Serpentine.

LRV of K488

K488 has an LRV of 34.43% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 34.43%, 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#9F9DA2Copy color code
RGB Decimal159, 157, 162Copy color code
RGB Percent62.35%, 61.57%, 63.53%Copy color code
HSVHue: 264° Saturation: 3.09% Value: 63.53%Copy color code
HSLhsl(264, 3, 63)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.85 Magenta: 3.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.47Copy color code
YIQY: 158.168 I: -0.415 Q: 1.979Copy color code
XYZX: 32.875 Y: 34.093 Z: 39.021Copy color code
CIE LabL:65.037 a:1.681 b:-2.343Copy color code
CIE LuvL:65.037 u:0.844 v:-3.693Copy color code
Decimal10460578Copy color code
Hunter Lab58.39, -1.681, 1.25Copy color code