Tikkurila Nephrite N494

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Nephrite for bedroom (4 photos)
Nephrite for living room (6 photos)
Tikkurila Nephrite for bathroom (1 photo)
Tikkurila Nephrite reviews (17 photos)
What are Tikkurila Nephrite undertones?
Is Nephrite N494 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Nephrite
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Nephrite N494
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	N494
Name:	Nephrite
Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila Nephrite?

Elevate your space with the captivating charm of Tikkurila N494 Nephrite. This striking shade of deep green (N494) exudes a sense of calm and sophistication, making it the perfect choice for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any room. Pair Nephrite with crisp whites and soft neutrals for a timeless look, or add a pop of contrast with accents in warm copper tones or earthy browns. Whether used as a statement wall color or as part of a harmonious color scheme, N494 Nephrite brings a touch of elegance to any interior design project. Explore the endless possibilities of this versatile hue and transform your space into a sanctuary of style and comfort.

Nephrite for bedroom (4 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing green shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Nephrite for living room (6 photos)

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

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Tikkurila N494 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark green real bathrooms.

Tikkurila Nephrite reviews (17 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this green 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 Nephrite undertones?

Nephrite is a midtone, very muted sage-gray. The HEX sample has a subtle green bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear green. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.

HEX value:

#808A80

RGB code:

128, 138, 128

Is Tikkurila Nephrite cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 120°, this dark green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

N494 Nephrite HSL code: 120, 4%, 52%

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 Nephrite

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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Morning

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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 green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Nephrite:

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

N494
Nephrite

V444

Darker shades

N494
Nephrite

K444

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 Nephrite with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Tikkurila Lair.

N494
Nephrite

X502
Lair

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LRV of Nephrite

Nephrite has an LRV of 23.97% 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 23.97%, 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	#808a80
RGB Decimal	128, 138, 128
RGB Percent	50.20%, 54.12%, 50.20%
HSV	Hue: 120° Saturation: 7.25% Value: 54.12%
HSL	hsl(120, 4, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.25 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.25 Key: 45.88
YIQ	Y: 133.87 I: -2.746 Q: -5.227
XYZ	X: 21.886 Y: 24.325 Z: 23.958
CIE Lab	L:56.411 a:-5.654 b:4.104
CIE Luv	L:56.411 u:-5.103 v:6.601
Decimal	8424064
Hunter Lab	49.32, -7.1, 5.722