NCS S 0505-B50G
| Code: | S 0505-B50G |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0505-B50G?
Let’s dive into a full S 0505-B50G paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0505-B50G. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are NCS S 0505-B50G undertones?
S 0505-B50G has a clear green and 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:
#E4EDEC
RGB code:
228, 237, 236
Is NCS S 0505-B50G cool or warm?
With a hue of 173°, this Grey reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
S 0505-B50G HSL code: 173, 20%, 91%
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 S 0505-B50G
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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0505-B50G:
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
S 0505-B50G
Darker shades
S 0505-B50G
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 S 0505-B50G with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 353, such as NCS and S 4010-R10B.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e4edec | |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 237, 236 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 92.94%, 92.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 173° Saturation: 3.8% Value: 92.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 20, 91) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.8 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.42 Key: 7.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 234.195 I: -5.042 Q: -2.215 | |
| XYZ | X: 77.415 Y: 83.118 Z: 91.299 | |
| CIE Lab | L:93.066 a:-3.167 b:-0.551 | |
| CIE Luv | L:93.066 u:-4.923 v:-0.286 | |
| Decimal | 15003116 | |
| Hunter Lab | 91.169, -7.974, 4.444 |
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