NCS S 0505-G90Y

What are NCS S 0505-G90Y undertones?

The undertones of S 0505-G90Y can be accurately described as a Yellow and Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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-G90Y cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 44° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S 0505-G90Y HSL code: 44, 72%, 93%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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-G90Y

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0505-G90Y:

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-G90Y

• S 0507-Y
  

  

• S 1015-Y20R
  

  

• S 1020-Y20R
  

  

• S 1015-Y10R
  

  

• S 0505-Y20R
  

  

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-G90Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as NCS and S 3040-R80B.

S 0505-G90Y

• S 1015-R80B
  

  

• S 3040-R80B
  

  

• S 2030-R90B
  

  

• S 5030-R80B
  

  

• S 4040-R80B
  

  

• S 2030-R80B
  

  

• S 1020-R70B
  

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#faf3e0
RGB Decimal	250, 243, 224
RGB Percent	98.04%, 95.29%, 87.84%
HSV	Hue: 44° Saturation: 10.4% Value: 98.04%
HSL	hsl(44, 72, 93)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.8 Yellow: 10.4 Key: 1.96
YIQ	Y: 242.927 I: 10.277 Q: -4.432
XYZ	X: 84.927 Y: 89.808 Z: 83.362
CIE Lab	L:95.917 a:-0.816 b:9.997
CIE Luv	L:95.917 u:5.126 v:15.173
Decimal	16446432
Hunter Lab	94.767, -5.877, 14.183