Tikkurila L493

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Tikkurila L493 reviews (6 photos)
What are Tikkurila L493 undertones?
Is L493 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on L493
Monochromatic color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of L493
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	L493
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Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila L493?

Immerse yourself in the serenity of Tikkurila's L493 None, a soothing hue reminiscent of a tranquil misty morning. This gentle yet sophisticated shade effortlessly complements a variety of interior styles, from modern to classic. L493 None lends an air of elegance to bedrooms, creating a peaceful retreat for rest and relaxation. Embrace the calming essence of this color in living rooms to foster a harmonious ambiance for gatherings and unwinding. Infuse your space with the timeless beauty of L493 None to evoke a sense of tranquility and refined simplicity throughout your home.

Tikkurila L493 reviews (6 photos)

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 L493 undertones?

L493 is a mid-light, very muted muted teal-gray. The HEX sample has a subtle teal bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear teal. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#95A1A0

RGB code:

149, 161, 160

Is Tikkurila L493 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 175°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

L493 HSL code: 175, 6%, 61%

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 L493

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila L493:

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

L493

J493
Topaz

Darker shades

L493

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LRV of L493

L493 has an LRV of 34.02% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why 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 34.02%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#95A1A0
RGB Decimal	149, 161, 160
RGB Percent	58.43%, 63.14%, 62.75%
HSV	Hue: 175° Saturation: 7.45% Value: 63.14%
HSL	hsl(175, 6, 61)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.45 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.62 Key: 36.86
YIQ	Y: 157.298 I: -6.829 Q: -2.85
XYZ	X: 31.483 Y: 34.417 Z: 38.233
CIE Lab	L:65.292 a:-4.447 b:-0.939
CIE Luv	L:65.292 u:-6.568 v:-0.627
Decimal	9806240
Hunter Lab	58.666, -6.875, 2.427