NCS S 0550-Y

What are NCS S 0550-Y undertones?

The undertone of S 0550-Y can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 0550-Y cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 46° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S 0550-Y HSL code: 46, 96%, 69%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects S 0550-Y

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0550-Y:

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 0550-Y

• S 1040-Y10R
  

  

• S 0510-Y20R
  

  

• S 0515-Y
  

  

• S 0540-G90Y
  

  

• S 0515-Y10R
  

  

Darker shades

S 0550-Y

• S 1070-Y
  

  

• S 0560-Y
  

  

• S 0580-Y10R
  

  

• S 1080-Y
  

  

• S 0570-Y10R
  

  

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 0550-Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as NCS and S 0530-R80B.

S 0550-Y

• S 6030-R80B
  

  

• S 0530-R80B
  

  

• S 1550-R80B
  

  

• S 5040-R80B
  

  

• S 4050-R80B
  

  

• S 3060-R80B
  

  

• S 4550-R90B
  

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#fcd963
RGB Decimal	252, 217, 99
RGB Percent	98.82%, 85.10%, 38.82%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 60.71% Value: 98.82%
HSL	hsl(46, 96, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.89 Yellow: 60.71 Key: 1.18
YIQ	Y: 214.013 I: 58.775 Q: -29.318
XYZ	X: 67.213 Y: 71.226 Z: 22.009
CIE Lab	L:87.595 a:-1.069 b:61.237
CIE Luv	L:87.595 u:29.492 v:74.17
Decimal	16570723
Hunter Lab	84.395, -5.534, 43.615