NCS S 1000-N

Code:S 1000-N
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Brand:NCS

What color is NCS S 1000-N?

Let’s dive into a full S 1000-N paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 1000-N. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 1000-N for living room (5 photos)

Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

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NCS S 1000-N reviews (18 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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NCS S 1000-N hallway paint review
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What are NCS S 1000-N undertones?

S 1000-N has a clear red 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:

#E0DFDD

RGB code:

224, 223, 221

Is NCS S 1000-N cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

S 1000-N HSL code: 40, 5%, 87%

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 1000-N

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 1000-N:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 1000-N with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as NCS and S 1001-B.

Color codes

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HEX#e0dfddCopy color code
RGB Decimal224, 223, 221Copy color code
RGB Percent87.84%, 87.45%, 86.67%Copy color code
HSVHue: 40° Saturation: 1.34% Value: 87.84%Copy color code
HSLhsl(40, 5, 87)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.45 Yellow: 1.34 Key: 12.16Copy color code
YIQY: 223.071 I: 1.239 Q: -0.411Copy color code
XYZX: 70.176 Y: 73.843 Z: 78.943Copy color code
CIE LabL:88.848 a:-0.021 b:1.101Copy color code
CIE LuvL:88.848 u:0.678 v:1.678Copy color code
Decimal14737373Copy color code
Hunter Lab85.932, -4.61, 5.685Copy color code
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