Tikkurila V490
| Code: | V490 |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | Tikkurila |
What color is Tikkurila V490?
Bring a touch of elegance to your space with Tikkurila V490, a serene shade reminiscent of a clear sky. This color pairs beautifully with complementary tones such as PeacockBlue V546 and Mistral V424, creating a balanced and harmonious palette. Incorporate accents in Terracotta V344 or PearlGrey V447 to add warmth and depth to the overall aesthetic. Whether used as a statement wall or throughout the room, V490 brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any interior design. Elevate your space with this versatile shade and create a calming atmosphere that is both timeless and inviting.
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What are Tikkurila V490 undertones?
V490 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:
#5D6A76
RGB code:
93, 106, 118
Is Tikkurila V490 cool or warm?
With a hue of 209°, this dark blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
V490 HSL code: 209, 12%, 41%
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 V490
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila V490:
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.
Lighter shades
V490
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 V490 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 29, such as Tikkurila Mole and Vulcanite.
LRV of V490
V490 has an LRV of 13.85% 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 13.85%, 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 | #5D6A76 | |
| RGB Decimal | 93, 106, 118 | |
| RGB Percent | 36.47%, 41.57%, 46.27% | |
| HSV | Hue: 209° Saturation: 21.19% Value: 46.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(209, 12, 41) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 21.19 Magenta: 10.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 53.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 103.481 I: -11.603 Q: 0.984 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.937 Y: 13.943 Z: 19.144 | |
| CIE Lab | L:44.151 a:-2.072 b:-8.336 | |
| CIE Luv | L:44.151 u:-7.29 v:-11.13 | |
| Decimal | 6122102 | |
| Hunter Lab | 37.34, -3.501, -4.26 |
Color equivalents
S429
Tikkurila

90BG 17/090
Steel Symphony 1
Dulux

4638
Elegant Blue
Jotun

L429
Indigo
Tikkurila

S491
Petrol
Tikkurila

90BG 17/090
Faded Indigo
Dulux

RAL 7031
Blue grey
RAL Classic

308
Wine Dark
Farrow and Ball

4625
Petroli
Jotun
4594
Blue Harmony
Jotun

50BB 17/126
Moon Waves 1
Dulux
Veiled Violet
Dulux
5455
Industrial Blue
Jotun

M428
Amethyst
Tikkurila

Gallant Grey
Dulux
90BG 17/120
Pebble Drift 1
Dulux
10BB 15/154
Niagara Blues 1
Dulux

21BB 12/077
Midwinter Tide
Dulux
Smokey Slate
Dulux
281
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow and Ball

