Tikkurila Median vs. Tikkurila K494

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Tikkurila X486 leans towards orange hues, while Tikkurila K494 is green.
Tikkurila X486 and Tikkurila K494 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Tikkurila X486 radiating a lighter essence compared to K494.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Technical color comparison for Tikkurila Median and Tikkurila K494
Tikkurila Median	Tikkurila K494
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
37°orange	103°green
Saturation
13%	11%less saturated
Lightness?
80%	75%darker
LRV?
62.01	52.94looks darker
CIE L?
82.95	78.413looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
8.591
Temperature
Warm	Cool

Preview Median and K494 side by side in different rooms

X486Median

Tikkurila

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K494

Tikkurila

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.