NCS S 0565-R
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| Code: | S 0565-R |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 0565-R?
Let's dive into a full S 0565-R paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0565-R. Find out if this gorgeous warm red 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 0565-R undertones?
S 0565-R is a midtone, clear brick red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
236, 96, 109
Is NCS S 0565-R cool or warm?
At 354° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
S 0565-R HSL code: 354, 79%, 65%
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 0565-R
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0565-R:
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 0565-R
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 0565-R with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as NCS and S 2040-B80G.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #ec606d |
| RGB Decimal | 236, 96, 109 |
| RGB Percent | 92.55%, 37.65%, 42.75% |
| HSV | Hue: 354° Saturation: 59.32% Value: 92.55% |
| HSL | hsl(354, 79, 65) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 59.32 Yellow: 53.81 Key: 7.45 |
| YIQ | Y: 139.342 I: 79.249 Q: 33.661 |
| XYZ | X: 41.538 Y: 27.308 Z: 17.547 |
| CIE Lab | L:59.258 a:55.049 b:20.917 |
| CIE Luv | L:59.258 u:101.658 v:15.021 |
| Decimal | 15491181 |
| Hunter Lab | 52.257, 50.438, 16.671 |
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