NCS S 0510-R70B
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| Code: | S 0510-R70B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0510-R70B?
Let's dive into a full S 0510-R70B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0510-R70B. 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 0510-R70B undertones?
S 0510-R70B is a light, very muted cool off-white. The HEX sample has a subtle blue bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear blue. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
221, 223, 235
Is NCS S 0510-R70B cool or warm?
With a hue of 231°, this Grey reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
S 0510-R70B HSL code: 231, 26%, 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-R70B
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0510-R70B:
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-R70B
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-R70B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 51, such as NCS and S 6010-G70Y.
S 0510-R70B
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #dddfeb |
| RGB Decimal | 221, 223, 235 |
| RGB Percent | 86.67%, 87.45%, 92.16% |
| HSV | Hue: 231° Saturation: 5.96% Value: 92.16% |
| HSL | hsl(231, 26, 89) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.96 Magenta: 5.11 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 7.84 |
| YIQ | Y: 223.77 I: -5.048 Q: 3.311 |
| XYZ | X: 71.198 Y: 74.145 Z: 89.135 |
| CIE Lab | L:88.991 a:1.547 b:-6.075 |
| CIE Luv | L:88.991 u:-1.779 v:-9.686 |
| Decimal | 14540779 |
| Hunter Lab | 86.108, -3.096, -1.099 |
Color equivalents
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RAL Effect

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1401
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