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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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?
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 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 black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Mole:
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 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 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #817971 | |
| RGB Decimal | 129, 121, 113 | |
| RGB Percent | 50.59%, 47.45%, 44.31% | |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 12.4% Value: 50.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 7, 47) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.2 Yellow: 12.4 Key: 49.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 122.48 I: 7.338 Q: -0.797 | |
| XYZ | X: 18.871 Y: 19.534 Z: 18.395 | |
| CIE Lab | L:51.307 a:1.574 b:5.483 | |
| CIE Luv | L:51.307 u:5.2 v:7.081 | |
| Decimal | 8485233 | |
| Hunter Lab | 44.198, -1.133, 6.262 |
Color equivalents
02YY 22/055
Praline Melt
Dulux

RAL 7048
Pearl mouse grey
RAL Classic

Warm Grey
Dulux
Cinder Block
Dulux
Warm Graphite
Dulux
12119
Vintage Brown
Jotun
10249
Vandyke Brown
Jotun

10965
Hipster Brown
Jotun

2363
Solid
Jotun

12181
Soft Comfort
Jotun

Cocoa Powder
Dulux
1462
Evening Sky
Jotun

11012
Rustic Brown
Jotun

321
Baluster
Little Greene

40YY 25/074
Urban Walk
Dulux

9913
Matrix
Jotun

276
Mole's Breath
Farrow and Ball

RAL 7003
Moss grey
RAL Classic

10429
Discrete
Jotun

28GG 22/002
Lead Grey
Dulux

