Tikkurila K494

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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.

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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 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 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.

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HEX#BBC5B7
RGB Decimal187, 197, 183
RGB Percent73.33%, 77.25%, 71.76%
HSVHue: 103° Saturation: 7.11% Value: 77.25%
HSLhsl(103, 11, 75)
CMYKCyan: 5.08 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.11 Key: 22.75
YIQY: 192.414 I: -1.46 Q: -6.472
XYZX: 49.005 Y: 53.916 Z: 52.612
CIE LabL:78.413 a:-6.02 b:5.839
CIE LuvL:78.413 u:-4.921 v:9.646
Decimal12305847
Hunter Lab73.428, -9.369, 8.917

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