NCS S 0520-R50B
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| Code: | S 0520-R50B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0520-R50B?
Let's dive into a full S 0520-R50B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0520-R50B. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple 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 0520-R50B undertones?
S 0520-R50B is a light, muted light violet. The HEX sample leans purple; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light may bring out its red or mauve side, while cool daylight can make the violet direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
225, 207, 229
Is NCS S 0520-R50B cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 289°, this Purple leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S 0520-R50B HSL code: 289, 30%, 85%
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 0520-R50B
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0520-R50B:
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-R50B
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-R50B with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 109, such as NCS and S 1005-G10Y.
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 | #e1cfe5 |
| RGB Decimal | 225, 207, 229 |
| RGB Percent | 88.24%, 81.18%, 89.80% |
| HSV | Hue: 289° Saturation: 9.61% Value: 89.8% |
| HSL | hsl(289, 30, 85) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.75 Magenta: 9.61 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.2 |
| YIQ | Y: 214.89 I: 3.657 Q: 10.654 |
| XYZ | X: 67.504 Y: 66.291 Z: 83.347 |
| CIE Lab | L:85.145 a:10.133 b:-8.566 |
| CIE Luv | L:85.145 u:8.832 v:-15.015 |
| Decimal | 14798821 |
| Hunter Lab | 81.419, 5.509, -3.7 |
Color equivalents
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On Location
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Vanity Pink
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