Tikkurila V497

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Tikkurila V497 reviews (4 photos)
What are Tikkurila V497 undertones?
Is V497 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on V497
Monochromatic color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of V497
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	V497
Name:
Brand:	Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila V497?

The Tikkurila V497 color, also known as Lush Green, brings a vibrant and refreshing touch to any space. This rich hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like Beige 1973 to create a harmonious balance, while also standing out against deep shades like Moody Blue 5588 for a bold contrast. Infusing a room with Tikkurila V497 adds a lively and invigorating atmosphere that works well in both modern and traditional settings. Its versatility allows for endless possibilities in interior design, making it a versatile and exciting choice for any home decor project.

Tikkurila V497 reviews (4 photos)

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What are Tikkurila V497 undertones?

V497 is a midtone, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#6D6C67

RGB code:

109, 108, 103

Is Tikkurila V497 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

V497 HSL code: 50, 3%, 42%

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 V497

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila V497:

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

V497

K487
Calcite

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LRV of V497

V497 has an LRV of 15.07% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 15.07%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#6D6C67
RGB Decimal	109, 108, 103
RGB Percent	42.75%, 42.35%, 40.39%
HSV	Hue: 50° Saturation: 5.5% Value: 42.75%
HSL	hsl(50, 3, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.92 Yellow: 5.5 Key: 57.25
YIQ	Y: 107.729 I: 2.203 Q: -1.344
XYZ	X: 14.117 Y: 14.956 Z: 14.971
CIE Lab	L:45.573 a:-0.612 b:2.933
CIE Luv	L:45.573 u:0.85 v:3.953
Decimal	7171175
Hunter Lab	38.673, -2.518, 4.118