Tikkurila Rain J490
| Code: | J490 |
| Name: | Rain |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila Rain?
Step into a world of tranquility with the serene hue of Tikkurila J490 Rain. This subtle yet elegant color, reminiscent of a soothing summer shower, effortlessly brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices, J490 Rain creates a peaceful ambiance, perfect for unwinding after a long day or sparking creativity. Its versatile nature complements both modern and traditional decor styles, making it a versatile choice for those seeking understated beauty in their interior design. Embrace the timeless allure of Tikkurila J490 Rain and bring a touch of peaceful elegance to your favorite rooms.
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What are Tikkurila Rain undertones?
The undertone of Rain can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#A5B3C2
RGB code:
165, 179, 194
Is Tikkurila Rain J490 cool or warm?
With a hue of 211° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
J490 Rain HSL code: 211, 19%, 70%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Rain
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Rain:
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 Rain with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 31, such as Tikkurila Tailwind and Conglomerate.
LRV of Rain
Rain has an LRV of 43.78% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 43.78%, 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 | #A5B3C2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 165, 179, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 64.71%, 70.20%, 76.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 211° Saturation: 14.95% Value: 76.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(211, 19, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 14.95 Magenta: 7.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 176.524 I: -13.163 Q: 1.706 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.372 Y: 44.134 Z: 57.363 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.318 a:-1.751 b:-9.258 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.318 u:-8.286 v:-13.756 | |
| Decimal | 10859458 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.433, -5.096, -4.692 |
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