NCS S 1010-R40B
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- S 1010-R40B for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 1010-R40B for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 1010-R40B for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 1010-R40B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 1010-R40B reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 1010-R40B undertones?
- Is S 1010-R40B cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 1010-R40B
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 1010-R40B |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 1010-R40B?
Let's dive into a full S 1010-R40B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 1010-R40B. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
S 1010-R40B for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing purple shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






S 1010-R40B for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space








NCS S 1010-R40B for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light purple real bathrooms.







NCS S 1010-R40B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.





NCS S 1010-R40B reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.








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What are NCS S 1010-R40B undertones?
S 1010-R40B is a light, very muted pale blush. The HEX sample has a subtle pink bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear pink. Warm light may make it look rosier, while cool daylight can make it feel more muted and gray.
HEX value:
RGB code:
224, 208, 218
Is NCS S 1010-R40B cool or warm?
With a hue of 322°, this Purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S 1010-R40B HSL code: 322, 21%, 85%
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 1010-R40B
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 1010-R40B:
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 1010-R40B
Darker shades
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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 1010-R40B with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 142, such as NCS and S 3010-G.
S 1010-R40B
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #e0d0da |
| RGB Decimal | 224, 208, 218 |
| RGB Percent | 87.84%, 81.57%, 85.49% |
| HSV | Hue: 322° Saturation: 7.14% Value: 87.84% |
| HSL | hsl(322, 21, 85) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.14 Yellow: 2.68 Key: 12.16 |
| YIQ | Y: 213.924 I: 6.321 Q: 6.497 |
| XYZ | X: 65.949 Y: 66.022 Z: 75.58 |
| CIE Lab | L:85.007 a:7.272 b:-2.933 |
| CIE Luv | L:85.007 u:8.582 v:-5.76 |
| Decimal | 14733530 |
| Hunter Lab | 81.254, 2.683, 1.728 |
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