Tikkurila Petrol S491
| Code: | S491 |
| Name: | Petrol |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila Petrol?
Tikkurila S491 Petrol is a rich and sophisticated hue that brings a touch of luxury to any space. This deep shade of blue-green evokes a sense of calm and tranquility, making it perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in a living room or bedroom. Pairing S491 Petrol with neutrals like Tikkurila Y354 Almond or warm tones like Tikkurila V447 Terra Cotta can enhance its depth and help create a harmonious color palette. For a bold contrast, consider pairing S491 Petrol with Tikkurila R306 Cherry to make a statement in a dining room or study. Whichever way you choose to incorporate it, Tikkurila S491 Petrol is sure to add a touch of elegance to your space.
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What are Tikkurila Petrol undertones?
Petrol has a clear blue 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:
#59676D
RGB code:
89, 103, 109
Is Tikkurila Petrol S491 cool or warm?
With a hue of 198°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S491 Petrol HSL code: 198, 10%, 39%
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 Petrol
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 Petrol:
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 Petrol with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 18, such as Tikkurila and Mirage.
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LRV of Petrol
Petrol has an LRV of 12.77% 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 12.77%, 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 | #59676D | |
| RGB Decimal | 89, 103, 109 | |
| RGB Percent | 34.90%, 40.39%, 42.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 198° Saturation: 18.35% Value: 42.75% | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 10, 39) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 18.35 Magenta: 5.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 57.25 | |
| YIQ | Y: 99.498 I: -10.271 Q: -1.094 | |
| XYZ | X: 11.729 Y: 12.928 Z: 16.341 | |
| CIE Lab | L:42.655 a:-3.889 b:-5.156 | |
| CIE Luv | L:42.655 u:-7.549 v:-6.359 | |
| Decimal | 5859181 | |
| Hunter Lab | 35.956, -4.692, -1.777 |
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