What is the HEX code for Tikkurila Steam?

The hexadecimal color code for Tikkurila Steam undertone is #E7E6E1 .

What is the RGB code of Tikkurila Steam?

RGB code is 231, 230, 225 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Tikkurila Steam G497

Q: Is Tikkurila Steam G497 cool or warm?

Tikkurila G497 Steam is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Tikkurila Steam undertones?

Yellow is Tikkurila Steam undertone color.

Code:	G497
Name:	Steam
Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila Steam?

Step into a world of tranquility with Tikkurila's G497 Steam. This enchanting shade effortlessly combines elegance and subtlety, creating a calming ambiance perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. The soft, muted tones of G497 will make any space feel inviting and serene, while adding a touch of sophistication. Whether you're looking to create a cozy sanctuary or a stylish retreat, G497 Steam is the ideal choice to infuse your rooms with warmth and comfort. Embrace the timeless beauty of Tikkurila G497 Steam and transform your living spaces into havens of relaxation and style.

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What are Tikkurila Steam undertones?

Steam has a clear yellow 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:

#E7E6E1

RGB code:

231, 230, 225

Is Tikkurila Steam G497 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 50°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

G497 Steam HSL code: 50, 11%, 89%

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 Steam

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Steam:

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.

Darker shades

G497
Steam

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 Steam with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Tikkurila Panorama.

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LRV of Steam

Steam has an LRV of 78.84% and refers to Off‑White 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 78.84%, 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	#E7E6E1
RGB Decimal	231, 230, 225
RGB Percent	90.59%, 90.20%, 88.24%
HSV	Hue: 50° Saturation: 2.6% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(50, 11, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.43 Yellow: 2.6 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 229.729 I: 2.203 Q: -1.344
XYZ	X: 74.839 Y: 79.019 Z: 82.523
CIE Lab	L:91.243 a:-0.546 b:2.553
CIE Luv	L:91.243 u:0.846 v:3.983
Decimal	15197921
Hunter Lab	88.893, -5.282, 7.183