NCS S 0520-B

What are NCS S 0520-B undertones?

The undertone of S 0520-B can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 0520-B cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 200° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S 0520-B HSL code: 200, 58%, 83%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects S 0520-B

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0520-B:

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 0520-B

• S 1040-B
  

  

• S 0530-B
  

  

• S 0540-B
  

  

• S 0530-B10G
  

  

• S 0530-R90B
  

  

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 0520-B with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as NCS and S 6010-Y30R.

S 0520-B

• S 7010-Y90R
  

  

• S 6010-Y30R
  

  

• S 6010-Y10R
  

  

• S 4010-Y10R
  

  

• S 3010-Y80R
  

  

• S 6010-Y50R
  

  

• S 4010-Y50R
  

  

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#bbdced
RGB Decimal	187, 220, 237
RGB Percent	73.33%, 86.27%, 92.94%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 21.1% Value: 92.94%
HSL	hsl(200, 58, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 21.1 Magenta: 7.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 7.06
YIQ	Y: 212.071 I: -25.128 Q: -1.69
XYZ	X: 61.367 Y: 67.864 Z: 89.964
CIE Lab	L:85.938 a:-7.237 b:-11.916
CIE Luv	L:85.938 u:-17.768 v:-17.482
Decimal	12311789
Hunter Lab	82.379, -11.193, -7.083