NCS S 0505-G10Y

What are NCS S 0505-G10Y undertones?

The undertone of S 0505-G10Y can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is NCS S 0505-G10Y cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 86° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S 0505-G10Y HSL code: 86, 18%, 92%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects S 0505-G10Y

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:

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-G10Y:

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-G10Y

• S 1510-G40Y
  

  

• S 1515-G40Y
  

  

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-G10Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 266, such as NCS and S 4020-R60B.

S 0505-G10Y

• S 1510-R60B
  

  

• S 4020-R60B
  

  

• S 0907-R50B
  

  

• S 5020-R60B
  

  

• S 3020-R60B
  

  

• S 1010-R60B
  

  

• S 4030-R60B
  

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ecefe8
RGB Decimal	236, 239, 232
RGB Percent	92.55%, 93.73%, 90.98%
HSV	Hue: 86° Saturation: 2.93% Value: 93.73%
HSL	hsl(86, 18, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.26 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.93 Key: 6.27
YIQ	Y: 237.305 I: 0.462 Q: -2.813
XYZ	X: 80.021 Y: 85.392 Z: 88.589
CIE Lab	L:94.052 a:-2.235 b:3.034
CIE Luv	L:94.052 u:-1.306 v:5.037
Decimal	15527912
Hunter Lab	92.408, -7.142, 7.846