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.
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What are Tikkurila K488 undertones?
K488 has a 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:
#9F9DA2
RGB code:
159, 157, 162
Is Tikkurila K488 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 264°, this Grey shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
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.
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 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila K488:
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 light. Why LRV is important?
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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9F9DA2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 159, 157, 162 | |
| RGB Percent | 62.35%, 61.57%, 63.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 264° Saturation: 3.09% Value: 63.53% | |
| HSL | hsl(264, 3, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.85 Magenta: 3.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.47 | |
| YIQ | Y: 158.168 I: -0.415 Q: 1.979 | |
| XYZ | X: 32.875 Y: 34.093 Z: 39.021 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.037 a:1.681 b:-2.343 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.037 u:0.844 v:-3.693 | |
| Decimal | 10460578 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.39, -1.681, 1.25 | |
Tikkurila K488
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