# NCS S 0540-B

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/s-0540-b](https://plan-home.com/color/s-0540-b)

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** NCS
- **Color name:** S 0540-B
- **Color code:** S 0540-B
- **HEX:** #80c6e0
- **RGB:** 128, 198, 224
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Delft China](https://plan-home.com/color/delft-china)
- [Sherwin Williams Sky Fall](https://plan-home.com/color/sky-fall-sw-9049)
- [Benjamin Moore Pool Party](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pool-party-2059-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Undercool](https://plan-home.com/color/undercool-sw-6957)
- [Benjamin Moore Aquarium Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aquarium-blue-2058-50)
- [Behr Big Chill](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-big-chill)
- [Dulux Azure Sky 4](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-sky-4)
- [Sherwin Williams Candid Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/candid-blue-sw-6953)
- [Benjamin Moore Graceful Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-graceful-sea-767)
- [NCS S 1030-B](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1030-b)
- [Benjamin Moore Cayman Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cayman-blue-2060-50)
- [RAL Effect RAL 670-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-670-3)
- [Benjamin Moore Turquoise Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-turquoise-powder-2057-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grandmas-sweater-787)
- [Dulux Summer Medley 3](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-medley-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 670-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-670-1)
- [Benjamin Moore St. Lucia Skies](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-st-lucia-skies-781)
- [NCS S 1040-B](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1040-b)
- [Behr Speedboat](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-speedboat)
- [RAL Effect RAL 670-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-670-4)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [NCS S 0530-B10G](https://plan-home.com/color/s-0530-b10g)
- [NCS S 0520-B](https://plan-home.com/color/s-0520-b)
- [NCS S 0530-B](https://plan-home.com/color/s-0530-b)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [NCS S 1050-B](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1050-b)
- [NCS S 1040-B](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1040-b)
- [NCS S 0540-B10G](https://plan-home.com/color/s-0540-b10g)
- [NCS S 1040-B10G](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1040-b10g)

## Complementary colors
- [NCS S 5020-Y90R](https://plan-home.com/color/s-5020-y90r)
- [NCS S 7010-Y70R](https://plan-home.com/color/s-7010-y70r)
- [NCS S 3010-Y70R](https://plan-home.com/color/s-3010-y70r)
- [NCS S 1002-Y50R](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1002-y50r)
- [NCS S 1505-Y70R](https://plan-home.com/color/s-1505-y70r)
- [NCS S 7010-Y30R](https://plan-home.com/color/s-7010-y30r)
- [NCS S 2005-Y30R](https://plan-home.com/color/s-2005-y30r)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.