NCS S 0520-Y90R
| Code: | S 0520-Y90R |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0520-Y90R?
Let’s dive into a full S 0520-Y90R paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0520-Y90R. Find out if this gorgeous warm pink paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are NCS S 0520-Y90R undertones?
S 0520-Y90R has a clear red 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:
#FDCBC2
RGB code:
253, 203, 194
Is NCS S 0520-Y90R cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.
S 0520-Y90R HSL code: 9, 94%, 88%
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-Y90R
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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0520-Y90R:
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-Y90R
Darker shades
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-Y90R with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as NCS and S 0530-B50G.
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 | #fdcbc2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 253, 203, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 99.22%, 79.61%, 76.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 9° Saturation: 23.32% Value: 99.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(9, 94, 88) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.76 Yellow: 23.32 Key: 0.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 216.924 I: 32.687 Q: 7.776 | |
| XYZ | X: 71.601 Y: 67.492 Z: 60.28 | |
| CIE Lab | L:85.752 a:16.364 b:11.211 | |
| CIE Luv | L:85.752 u:31.881 v:13.28 | |
| Decimal | 16632770 | |
| Hunter Lab | 82.154, 11.803, 14.004 | |
NCS S 0520-Y90R
Copy color code
Color equivalents
009
Blushing Brilliance
Benjamin Moore
RAL 490-2
RAL Effect
Caribbean Dawn 3
Dulux
P180-2
Sherbet Fruit
Behr
S 0520-R
NCS
M170-2
Prairie Rose
Behr
S 0520-Y80R
NCS
M160-2
Taffy Twist
Behr
RAL 430-1
RAL Effect
001
Pink Powderpuff
Benjamin Moore
2089-50
Salmon Berry
Benjamin Moore
030
August Sunrise
Benjamin Moore
2090-60
Strawberry Freeze
Benjamin Moore
SW 6603
Oleander
Sherwin Williams
2013-50
Salmon Peach
Benjamin Moore
S 1015-Y90R
NCS
002
Newborn Baby
Benjamin Moore
SW 6872
Gaiety
Sherwin Williams
S 1020-Y90R
NCS
Bongo Jazz 4
Dulux