S 1040-R80B for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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S 1040-R80B for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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NCS S 1040-R80B 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 blue real bathrooms.
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NCS S 1040-R80B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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NCS S 1040-R80B reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue 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 1040-R80B undertones?
S 1040-R80B has a clear blue 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:
#8FB1DF
RGB code:
143, 177, 223
Is NCS S 1040-R80B cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 214° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
S 1040-R80B HSL code: 214, 56%, 72%
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 1040-R80B
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 1040-R80B:
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
Darker shades
S 1040-R80B
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 1040-R80B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 34, such as NCS and S 3005-Y20R.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8fb1df |  |
| RGB Decimal | 143, 177, 223 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.08%, 69.41%, 87.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 214° Saturation: 35.87% Value: 87.45% | |
| HSL | hsl(214, 56, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 35.87 Magenta: 20.63 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.55 | |
| YIQ | Y: 172.078 I: -35.042 Q: 7.123 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.364 Y: 42.61 Z: 75.89 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.289 a:-0.419 b:-26.827 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.289 u:-18.409 v:-42.271 | |
| Decimal | 9417183 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.276, -3.856, -23.237 | |
NCS S 1040-R80B
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Color equivalents
2067-50
Summer Blue
Benjamin Moore
816
Aqua Marina
Benjamin Moore
Soft Periwinkle
Dulux
P530-3
Honest
Behr
PPU15-12
Bluebird
Behr
Blue Lagoon
Dulux
Mystic Mauve 3
Dulux
36BB 46/231
Blue Seduction 3
Dulux
RAL 610-4
RAL Effect
Blue Babe
Dulux
P530-4
Periwinkle
Behr
SW 6808
Celestial
Sherwin Williams
SW 6961
Blue Beyond
Sherwin Williams
822
Riviera Azure
Benjamin Moore
M540-4
Hopeful Dream
Behr
49BB 51/186
Fragrant Cloud 3
Dulux
Sapphire Springs 6
Dulux
S 1030-R80B
NCS
815
Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore
P520-3
Toile Blue
Behr