Tikkurila Mole L487

Code:L487
Name:Mole
Brand:Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila Mole?

The Tikkurila L487 Mole color is a classic blend of warm earth tones that exude sophistication and elegance. This rich hue pairs beautifully with neutrals such as White E9 and Gray E3, creating a timeless and harmonious color scheme. For a bolder look, consider pairing L487 Mole with a deep blue like Azure 6642 or a muted green like Moss G435. The versatility of Tikkurila's L487 Mole allows for endless possibilities in creating a welcoming and stylish interior design scheme.

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Mole for living room (5 photos)

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

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What are Tikkurila Mole undertones?

Mole 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:

#817971

RGB code:

129, 121, 113

Is Tikkurila Mole L487 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 30°, this black leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

L487 Mole HSL code: 30, 7%, 47%

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 Mole

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Mole:

Complementary color scheme

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 Mole with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Tikkurila Midnight and Wrought iron.

LRV of Mole

Mole has an LRV of 19.8% 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 19.8%, 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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HEX#817971Copy color code
RGB Decimal129, 121, 113Copy color code
RGB Percent50.59%, 47.45%, 44.31%Copy color code
HSVHue: 30° Saturation: 12.4% Value: 50.59%Copy color code
HSLhsl(30, 7, 47)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.2 Yellow: 12.4 Key: 49.41Copy color code
YIQY: 122.48 I: 7.338 Q: -0.797Copy color code
XYZX: 18.871 Y: 19.534 Z: 18.395Copy color code
CIE LabL:51.307 a:1.574 b:5.483Copy color code
CIE LuvL:51.307 u:5.2 v:7.081Copy color code
Decimal8485233Copy color code
Hunter Lab44.198, -1.133, 6.262Copy color code
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