NCS S 0510-G40Y
| Code: | S 0510-G40Y |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0510-G40Y?
Let’s dive into a full S 0510-G40Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0510-G40Y. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow 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 0510-G40Y undertones?
S 0510-G40Y has a clear green and yellow 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:
#EBF1D5
RGB code:
235, 241, 213
Is NCS S 0510-G40Y cool or warm?
With a hue of 73°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S 0510-G40Y HSL code: 73, 50%, 89%
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 0510-G40Y
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0510-G40Y:
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 0510-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 0510-G40Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 253, such as NCS and S 1510-R60B.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ebf1d5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 235, 241, 213 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.16%, 94.51%, 83.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 73° Saturation: 11.62% Value: 94.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 50, 89) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.49 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 11.62 Key: 5.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 236.014 I: 5.422 Q: -9.983 | |
| XYZ | X: 77.724 Y: 85.377 Z: 75.318 | |
| CIE Lab | L:94.045 a:-6.768 b:12.855 | |
| CIE Luv | L:94.045 u:-1.967 v:20.367 | |
| Decimal | 15462869 | |
| Hunter Lab | 92.4, -11.551, 16.351 |
Color equivalents
SW 6714
Citrine
Sherwin Williams
533
Calming Aloe
Benjamin Moore
S 0510-G60Y
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S 0510-G50Y
NCS
P370-2
Praying Mantis
Behr
24GY 85/110
Willow Creek 6
Dulux
30GY 83/150
Willow Creek 5
Dulux
10GY 83/150
Soft Apple
Dulux

