Licorice
We've categorized Licorice as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#484A4A
LRV
7.12
Licorice in Real Rooms
Licorice has a low LRV of 7.12 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Licorice provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Black kitchen walls with Tikkurila X499 Licorice color
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5 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Licorice adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Dark grey Tikkurila X499 walls with wooden ceiling
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Dark grey interior with X499 Tikkurila color
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Dark grey interior with Tikkurila Licorice X499 paint
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Scandinavian interior with dark grey color Tikkurila X499
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Dark accent wall Tikkurila X499 Licorice
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