Tikkurila Nectar L418

Code:L418
Name:Nectar
Brand:Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila Nectar?

Enhance your space with the warm and inviting tones of Tikkurila L418, also known as Nectar. This soft, golden hue exudes a sense of cozy glamour, perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere in any room. Pair Tikkurila L418 Nectar with crisp whites and soft greys for a harmonious and elegant look. Alternatively, for a bolder aesthetic, combine it with deep navy blues or rich forest greens to create a striking contrast. Embrace the versatility of Tikkurila L418 Nectar to infuse your space with a touch of subtle sophistication.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this red 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 Nectar undertones?

Nectar has a clear red 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:

#A2595B

RGB code:

162, 89, 91

Is Tikkurila Nectar L418 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 358°, this dark red reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

L418 Nectar HSL code: 358, 29%, 49%

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 Nectar

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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LRV of Nectar

Nectar has an LRV of 16.07% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 16.07%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#A2595BCopy color code
RGB Decimal162, 89, 91Copy color code
RGB Percent63.53%, 34.90%, 35.69%Copy color code
HSVHue: 358° Saturation: 45.06% Value: 63.53%Copy color code
HSLhsl(358, 29, 49)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 45.06 Yellow: 43.83 Key: 36.47Copy color code
YIQY: 111.055 I: 42.858 Q: 16.065Copy color code
XYZX: 20.362 Y: 15.583 Z: 11.83Copy color code
CIE LabL:46.423 a:30.114 b:12.191Copy color code
CIE LuvL:46.423 u:50.332 v:9.625Copy color code
Decimal10639707Copy color code
Hunter Lab39.476, 22.989, 9.865Copy color code
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