NCS S 0540-B
| Code: | S 0540-B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0540-B?
Let’s dive into a full S 0540-B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0540-B. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue 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 0540-B undertones?
S 0540-B 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:
#80C6E0
RGB code:
128, 198, 224
Is NCS S 0540-B cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 196° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
S 0540-B HSL code: 196, 61%, 69%
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 0540-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:
| 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 0540-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.
Lighter shades
S 0540-B
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 0540-B with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as NCS and S 7010-Y70R.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #80c6e0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 128, 198, 224 | |
| RGB Percent | 50.20%, 77.65%, 87.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 196° Saturation: 42.86% Value: 87.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 61, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 42.86 Magenta: 11.61 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 180.034 I: -50.068 Q: -6.716 | |
| XYZ | X: 42.545 Y: 50.356 Z: 77.979 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.287 a:-15.312 b:-19.822 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.287 u:-32.636 v:-28.868 | |
| Decimal | 8439520 | |
| Hunter Lab | 70.962, -17.165, -15.479 | |
NCS S 0540-B
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