Tikkurila K496
| Code: | K496 |
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| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila K496?
The Tikkurila K496 paint color brings a sense of sophistication and modernity to any space, creating a stylish and contemporary atmosphere. This versatile color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like a creamy off-white or a subtle dove gray. For a bolder look, consider pairing K496 with deep navy blue accents or rich earthy tones like terracotta. The understated elegance of Tikkurila K496 makes it a perfect choice for creating a chic and timeless interior design palette.
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Tikkurila K496 undertones?
K496 has a green 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:
#B9BCBB
RGB code:
185, 188, 187
Is Tikkurila K496 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 160°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
K496 HSL code: 160, 2%, 73%
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 K496
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 K496:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
K496
LRV of K496
K496 has an LRV of 49.69% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 49.69%, 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 | #B9BCBB |  |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 188, 187 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 73.73%, 73.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 160° Saturation: 1.6% Value: 73.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 2, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.6 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.53 Key: 26.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 186.989 I: -1.466 Q: -0.946 | |
| XYZ | X: 46.958 Y: 49.868 Z: 54.152 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.988 a:-1.232 b:0.143 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.988 u:-1.638 v:0.425 | |
| Decimal | 12172475 | |
| Hunter Lab | 70.618, -4.885, 3.967 | |
Tikkurila K496
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Color equivalents
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Modest Grey
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Smooth Flint
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Silver Shores
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RAL 7035
Light grey
RAL Classic
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10GG 53/030
Garden Grey
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Light Blue
Farrow and Ball
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Haven
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30BB 45/015
Silent Steel
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Dove Slate
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90GY 70/221
Graceful Green
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Topaz
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