Tikkurila K500
| Code: | K500 |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila K500?
The Tikkurila color code K500 None is a versatile hue that can easily complement a range of color schemes in interior design. Its neutral and subtle tones make it a great base color that pairs well with warm tones like K443 Sandstone and cool tones like code A130 Blueberry. For a harmonious look, consider combining K500 None with darker shades such as K307 Slate and lighter shades like color H526 Whisper. This color serves as an excellent backdrop for creating a balanced and cohesive living space that exudes a sense of sophistication and modernity.
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What are Tikkurila K500 undertones?
K500 has a clear blue 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:
#B3BBC1
RGB code:
179, 187, 193
Is Tikkurila K500 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 206°, this Blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
K500 HSL code: 206, 10%, 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 K500
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila K500:
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
Darker shades
K500
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 K500 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as Tikkurila Mole and Deco Grey 1927.
LRV of K500
K500 has an LRV of 48.7% 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 48.7%, 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 | #B3BBC1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 179, 187, 193 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.20%, 73.33%, 75.69% | |
| HSV | Hue: 206° Saturation: 7.25% Value: 75.69% | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 10, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.25 Magenta: 3.11 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 24.31 | |
| YIQ | Y: 185.292 I: -6.695 Q: 0.175 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.984 Y: 48.974 Z: 57.468 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.435 a:-1.601 b:-3.982 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.435 u:-4.74 v:-5.718 | |
| Decimal | 11779009 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.982, -5.178, 0.299 | |
Tikkurila K500
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