Tikkurila N431

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Tikkurila N431 reviews (4 photos)
What are Tikkurila N431 undertones?
Is N431 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on N431
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of N431
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	N431
Name:
Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila N431?

The Tikkurila N431 None color is a sophisticated and versatile choice that adds a touch of elegance to any space. It pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like Tikkurila Y356 Base and warm tones like Tikkurila G467 Mood. These combinations create a harmonious and balanced aesthetic that is both modern and timeless. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, N431 None brings a subtle and refined charm to your interior design scheme. Its understated beauty allows for endless styling possibilities in creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.

Tikkurila N431 reviews (4 photos)

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What are Tikkurila N431 undertones?

N431 is a deep, muted slate blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#3F5168

RGB code:

63, 81, 104

Is Tikkurila N431 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 214°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

N431 HSL code: 214, 25%, 33%

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 N431

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

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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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila N431:

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

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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 N431 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 34, such as Tikkurila Granulite and Muscovite.

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LRV of N431

N431 has an LRV of 7.97% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 7.97%, 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	#3F5168
RGB Decimal	63, 81, 104
RGB Percent	24.71%, 31.76%, 40.78%
HSV	Hue: 214° Saturation: 39.42% Value: 40.78%
HSL	hsl(214, 25, 33)
CMYK	Cyan: 39.42 Magenta: 22.12 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.22
YIQ	Y: 78.24 I: -18.117 Q: 3.35
XYZ	X: 7.49 Y: 7.941 Z: 14.231
CIE Lab	L:33.859 a:-0.546 b:-15.534
CIE Luv	L:33.859 u:-9.185 v:-20.332
Decimal	4149608
Hunter Lab	28.179, -1.868, -10.217