Tikkurila Silk Road S440
| Code: | S440 |
| Name: | Silk Road |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila Silk Road?
The color combination of Tikkurila S440, also known as Silk Road, brings a rich depth to any space. The warm undertones of Silk Road create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in a room. This color pairs well with earthy tones such as S450, S480, and S420, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication. Incorporating accents in deep greens and muted blues can beautifully complement the warmth of Silk Road, creating a harmonious and stylish color palette.
Tikkurila Silk Road reviews
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What are Tikkurila Silk Road undertones?
The undertone of Silk Road 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#718F8C
RGB code:
113, 143, 140
Is Tikkurila Silk Road S440 cool or warm?
With a hue of 174° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
S440 Silk Road HSL code: 174, 12%, 50%
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.
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- 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 Silk Road
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
LRV of Silk Road
Silk Road has an LRV of 23.9% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 23.9%, 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 | #718F8C | |
| RGB Decimal | 113, 143, 140 | |
| RGB Percent | 44.31%, 56.08%, 54.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 174° Saturation: 20.98% Value: 56.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 12, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 20.98 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.1 Key: 43.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 133.688 I: -16.913 Q: -7.28 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.364 Y: 25.048 Z: 28.513 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.122 a:-11.173 b:-1.882 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.122 u:-15.425 v:-0.919 | |
| Decimal | 7442316 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.048, -11.387, 1.256 |
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