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What color is NCS S 1020-R70B?

Let's dive into a full S 1020-R70B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 1020-R70B. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 1020-R70B 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 cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

NCS S 1020-R70B cozy bedroom wall color
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NCS S 1020-R70B boho bedroom interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B minimalist bedroom
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NCS S 1020-R70B large bedroom
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NCS S 1020-R70B scandinavian bedroom
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S 1020-R70B for living room (8 photos)

Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space

NCS S 1020-R70B living room interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B scandinavian living room interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B victorian house interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B cozy living room
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NCS S 1020-R70B living room walls
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NCS S 1020-R70B living room
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NCS S 1020-R70B japandi interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B living room
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NCS S 1020-R70B for bathroom (7 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool mid-tone purple real bathrooms.

NCS S 1020-R70B boho bathroom
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NCS S 1020-R70B small bathroom
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NCS S 1020-R70B bathroom interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B bathroom wall paint
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NCS S 1020-R70B bathroom
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NCS S 1020-R70B minimalist bathroom
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NCS S 1020-R70B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

NCS S 1020-R70B kitchen cabinets
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NCS S 1020-R70B kitchen cabinets
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NCS S 1020-R70B kitchen cabinets
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NCS S 1020-R70B small kitchen cabinets
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NCS S 1020-R70B kitchen cabinets
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NCS S 1020-R70B 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.

NCS S 1020-R70B wall
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NCS S 1020-R70B kitchen painted backsplash
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NCS S 1020-R70B kitchen backsplash
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NCS S 1020-R70B kitchen review
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NCS S 1020-R70B kidsroom interior, children's room
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NCS S 1020-R70B modern interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B living room interior
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NCS S 1020-R70B living room
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What are NCS S 1020-R70B undertones?

S 1020-R70B is a light, muted light blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#BDC7E0

RGB code:

189, 199, 224

Is NCS S 1020-R70B cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 223°, this Purple reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

S 1020-R70B HSL code: 223, 36%, 81%

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 1020-R70B

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 1020-R70B:

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.

Lighter shades

S 1020-R70B

Darker shades

S 1020-R70B

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 1020-R70B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 43, such as NCS and S 7005-Y20R.

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Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#bdc7e0
RGB Decimal189, 199, 224
RGB Percent74.12%, 78.04%, 87.84%
HSVHue: 223° Saturation: 15.62% Value: 87.84%
HSLhsl(223, 36, 81)
CMYKCyan: 15.62 Magenta: 11.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16
YIQY: 198.86 I: -13.993 Q: 5.665
XYZX: 54.86 Y: 57.047 Z: 78.622
CIE LabL:80.206 a:1.623 b:-13.556
CIE LuvL:80.206 u:-6.701 v:-21.367
Decimal12437472
Hunter Lab75.529, -2.524, -8.847
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