Tikkurila S488
| Code: | S488 |
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| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila S488?
Elevate your space with Tikkurila S488, a sophisticated shade that exudes both warmth and elegance. This rich tone, also known as Evening Dove, pairs beautifully with earthy hues such as S255 (Vintage Linen) and S350 (Chestnut Bark) for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. For a contemporary look, try combining S488 with S120 (Misty Gray) and S030 (Winter Storm) to create a chic and modern color palette. Enhance your home decor with the versatile Tikkurila S488, perfect for adding a touch of refinement to any room.
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What are Tikkurila S488 undertones?
S488 has a 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:
#5F5B5E
RGB code:
95, 91, 94
Is Tikkurila S488 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 315°, this black leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S488 HSL code: 315, 2%, 36%
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 S488
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
LRV of S488
S488 has an LRV of 11.02% 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 11.02%, 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 | #5F5B5E |  |
| RGB Decimal | 95, 91, 94 | |
| RGB Percent | 37.25%, 35.69%, 36.86% | |
| HSV | Hue: 315° Saturation: 4.21% Value: 37.25% | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 2, 36) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.21 Yellow: 1.05 Key: 62.75 | |
| YIQ | Y: 92.538 I: 1.42 Q: 1.78 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.48 Y: 10.723 Z: 12.104 | |
| CIE Lab | L:39.11 a:2.218 b:-1.148 | |
| CIE Luv | L:39.11 u:2.06 v:-1.805 | |
| Decimal | 6249310 | |
| Hunter Lab | 32.746, -0.178, 1.007 | |
Tikkurila S488
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