What are NCS S 0530-R80B undertones?
S 0530-R80B has a clear blue 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:
#ADCAEA
RGB code:
173, 202, 234
Is NCS S 0530-R80B cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 211° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
S 0530-R80B HSL code: 211, 59%, 80%
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 0530-R80B
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0530-R80B:
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 0530-R80B
Darker shades
S 0530-R80B
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 0530-R80B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 31, such as NCS and S 6010-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 | #adcaea |  |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 202, 234 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 79.22%, 91.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 211° Saturation: 26.07% Value: 91.76% | |
| HSL | hsl(211, 59, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 26.07 Magenta: 13.68 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 8.24 | |
| YIQ | Y: 196.977 I: -27.564 Q: 3.824 | |
| XYZ | X: 53.2 Y: 57.064 Z: 86.031 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.216 a:-2.661 b:-19.008 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.216 u:-16.196 v:-29.563 | |
| Decimal | 11389674 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.541, -6.486, -14.645 | |
NCS S 0530-R80B
Copy color code
Color equivalents
P530-2
Promise Keeping
Behr
815
Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore
H356
Tikkurila
2067-60
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
H353
Forget me not
Tikkurila
48BB 56/162
Mystic Mauve 4
Dulux
P520-2
French Porcelain
Behr
S 0530-R90B
NCS
S 1020-R80B
NCS
Mystic Mauve 5
Dulux
S 1030-R80B
NCS
PPU14-13
Caspian Tide
Behr
M540-3
Eternal Elegance
Behr
V356
Tikkurila
821
Blue Ice
Benjamin Moore
49BB 51/186
Fragrant Cloud 3
Dulux
M530-3
Perennial Blue
Behr
SW 6960
Bewitching Blue
Sherwin Williams
M510-2
Life At Sea
Behr
S 1030-R90B
NCS
