NCS S 0505-B80G
| Code: | S 0505-B80G |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0505-B80G?
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What are NCS S 0505-B80G undertones?
S 0505-B80G has a clear green 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:
#E7F0EB
RGB code:
231, 240, 235
Is NCS S 0505-B80G cool or warm?
With a hue of 147°, this Grey reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
S 0505-B80G HSL code: 147, 23%, 92%
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-B80G
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-B80G:
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.
Darker shades
S 0505-B80G
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-B80G with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 327, such as NCS and S 3010-R30B.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e7f0eb | |
| RGB Decimal | 231, 240, 235 | |
| RGB Percent | 90.59%, 94.12%, 92.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 147° Saturation: 3.75% Value: 94.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 23, 92) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.75 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.08 Key: 5.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 236.739 I: -3.756 Q: -3.46 | |
| XYZ | X: 79.107 Y: 85.307 Z: 90.873 | |
| CIE Lab | L:94.015 a:-3.882 b:1.379 | |
| CIE Luv | L:94.015 u:-4.732 v:2.811 | |
| Decimal | 15200491 | |
| Hunter Lab | 92.362, -8.75, 6.319 |
Color equivalents
SW 7131
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2123-60
Sea Foam
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Emerald Vapor
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S 0505-G
NCS
SW 7129
Opera Glass
Sherwin Williams
841
Snow Angel
Benjamin Moore
269
Cabbage White
Farrow and Ball

282
Aquamarine - Pale
Little Greene

865
Stonewashed
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2135-70
Patriotic White
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PPU13-17
Fresh Day
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55GG 82/041
Jade White
Dulux

