Tikkurila Kaolin H497
| Code: | H497 |
| Name: | Kaolin |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila Kaolin?
Immerse your home in the serene beauty of Tikkurila H497 Kaolin. This exquisite shade of soft white with a hint of warmth evokes a sense of calm and tranquility. Perfect for creating a light and airy atmosphere, rooms painted in H497 Kaolin exude elegance and sophistication. Infuse your living room or bedroom with a touch of timeless charm, or transform your kitchen into a bright and inviting space. Let Tikkurila's H497 Kaolin envelop your interior in its gentle embrace, elevating the ambiance with its understated allure.
Tikkurila Kaolin reviews
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What are Tikkurila Kaolin undertones?
The undertone of Kaolin can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#E4E3DA
RGB code:
228, 227, 218
Is Tikkurila Kaolin H497 cool or warm?
With a hue of 54° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
H497 Kaolin HSL code: 54, 16%, 87%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Kaolin
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 Kaolin:
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
H497
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LRV of Kaolin
Kaolin has an LRV of 76% and refers to Off‑White 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 76%, 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 | #e4e3da | |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 227, 218 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 89.02%, 85.49% | |
| HSV | Hue: 54° Saturation: 4.39% Value: 89.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 16, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.44 Yellow: 4.39 Key: 10.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 226.273 I: 3.488 Q: -2.589 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.116 Y: 76.494 Z: 77.276 | |
| CIE Lab | L:90.088 a:-1.239 b:4.512 | |
| CIE Luv | L:90.088 u:1.071 v:7.04 | |
| Decimal | 15000538 | |
| Hunter Lab | 87.461, -5.875, 8.837 |
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