NCS S 0520-B30G

What are NCS S 0520-B30G undertones?

The undertone of S 0520-B30G 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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-B30G cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 184° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S 0520-B30G HSL code: 184, 46%, 80%

• 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-B30G

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-B30G:

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.

Lighter shades

S 0520-B30G

• S 0515-B20G
  

  

• S 0515-B50G
  

  

• S 0520-B50G
  

  

Darker shades

S 0520-B30G

• S 1030-B30G
  

  

• S 1040-B30G
  

  

• S 0520-B40G
  

  

• S 1040-B50G
  

  

• S 1040-B60G
  

  

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-B30G with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 4, such as NCS and S 2002-Y50R.

S 0520-B30G

• S 1502-R
  

  

• S 2002-Y50R
  

  

• S 2005-R
  

  

• S 5010-Y90R
  

  

• S 4010-Y90R
  

  

• S 3005-Y80R
  

  

• S 1505-R
  

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b4e0e3
RGB Decimal	180, 224, 227
RGB Percent	70.59%, 87.84%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 184° Saturation: 20.7% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(184, 46, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 20.7 Magenta: 1.32 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 211.186 I: -27.184 Q: -8.374
XYZ	X: 59.338 Y: 68.559 Z: 82.759
CIE Lab	L:86.285 a:-13.548 b:-6.168
CIE Luv	L:86.285 u:-22.636 v:-7.277
Decimal	11854051
Hunter Lab	82.8, -16.979, -1.3