NCS S 0540-R90B

What are NCS S 0540-R90B undertones?

The undertone of S 0540-R90B can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is NCS S 0540-R90B cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 206° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S 0540-R90B HSL code: 206, 69%, 73%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

How light temperature affects S 0540-R90B

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:

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-R90B:

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-R90B

• S 0530-B
  

  

Darker shades

S 0540-R90B

• S 1050-R90B
  

  

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-R90B with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as NCS and S 3020-Y80R.

S 0540-R90B

• S 1510-Y90R
  

  

• S 3020-Y80R
  

  

• S 5020-Y40R
  

  

• S 1505-Y30R
  

  

• S 6020-Y10R
  

  

• S 3020-Y
  

  

• S 1005-Y80R
  

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#89c0e9
RGB Decimal	137, 192, 233
RGB Percent	53.73%, 75.29%, 91.37%
HSV	Hue: 206° Saturation: 41.2% Value: 91.37%
HSL	hsl(206, 69, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 41.2 Magenta: 17.6 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 8.63
YIQ	Y: 180.229 I: -45.95 Q: 1.125
XYZ	X: 43.868 Y: 48.898 Z: 84.195
CIE Lab	L:75.388 a:-7.51 b:-26.007
CIE Luv	L:75.388 u:-26.917 v:-40.222
Decimal	9027817
Hunter Lab	69.927, -10.392, -22.439