Tikkurila K494

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Tikkurila K494 reviews (3 photos)
What are Tikkurila K494 undertones?
Is K494 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on K494
Color comparison and matching
LRV of K494
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	K494
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Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila K494?

The Tikkurila K494 paint color encapsulates a sense of sophistication and warmth, exuding a timeless elegance that effortlessly enhances any space. This rich hue strikes the perfect balance between depth and vibrancy, making it a versatile choice for various design styles. Pair K494 with complementary tones such as soft greiges, muted blues, and earthy greens to create a harmonious color palette that evokes a sense of tranquility and refinement. Whether used as an accent or as a main color, K494 adds a touch of understated luxury to interiors, elevating the overall aesthetic with its timeless appeal.

Tikkurila K494 reviews (3 photos)

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What are Tikkurila K494 undertones?

K494 is a mid-light, very muted pale khaki. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-green bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-green. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.

HEX value:

#BBC5B7

RGB code:

187, 197, 183

Is Tikkurila K494 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 103°, this Green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

K494 HSL code: 103, 11%, 75%

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 K494

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

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LRV of K494

K494 has an LRV of 52.94% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 52.94%, 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	#BBC5B7
RGB Decimal	187, 197, 183
RGB Percent	73.33%, 77.25%, 71.76%
HSV	Hue: 103° Saturation: 7.11% Value: 77.25%
HSL	hsl(103, 11, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.08 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.11 Key: 22.75
YIQ	Y: 192.414 I: -1.46 Q: -6.472
XYZ	X: 49.005 Y: 53.916 Z: 52.612
CIE Lab	L:78.413 a:-6.02 b:5.839
CIE Luv	L:78.413 u:-4.921 v:9.646
Decimal	12305847
Hunter Lab	73.428, -9.369, 8.917