NCS S 1505-R40B
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- S 1505-R40B for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 1505-R40B for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 1505-R40B for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 1505-R40B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 1505-R40B reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 1505-R40B undertones?
- Is S 1505-R40B cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 1505-R40B
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 1505-R40B |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 1505-R40B?
Let's dive into a full S 1505-R40B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 1505-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 1505-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.
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S 1505-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
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NCS S 1505-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.
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NCS S 1505-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.
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NCS S 1505-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 1505-R40B undertones?
S 1505-R40B is a light, near-neutral light gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
219, 213, 220
Is NCS S 1505-R40B cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 291°, this Purple leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S 1505-R40B HSL code: 291, 9%, 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 1505-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 1505-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 1505-R40B
Darker shades
S 1505-R40B
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 1505-R40B with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 111, such as NCS and S 1005-G10Y.
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 | #dbd5dc |
| RGB Decimal | 219, 213, 220 |
| RGB Percent | 85.88%, 83.53%, 86.27% |
| HSV | Hue: 291° Saturation: 3.18% Value: 86.27% |
| HSL | hsl(291, 9, 85) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.45 Magenta: 3.18 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 13.73 |
| YIQ | Y: 215.592 I: 1.326 Q: 3.448 |
| XYZ | X: 65.923 Y: 67.816 Z: 77.308 |
| CIE Lab | L:85.914 a:3.305 b:-2.709 |
| CIE Luv | L:85.914 u:2.985 v:-4.721 |
| Decimal | 14407132 |
| Hunter Lab | 82.35, -1.221, 1.986 |
Color equivalents
2116-60
Touch of Gray
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76RB 67/048
Petal Caress
Dulux
S 1505-R30B
NCS
SW 6547
Silver Peony
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SW 6554
Lite Lavender
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S 1005-R60B
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S 1005-R50B
NCS
S100-1
Spring Bouquet
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S 0907-R50B
NCS
50RB 66/066
Purple Sage 5
Dulux
70RB 65/044
Mellow Heather 4
Dulux
S 1505-R50B
NCS
30RB 65/051
Violet Surprise 4
Dulux
S570-1
Misty Lavender
Behr
N100-2
Etude Lilac
Behr
Violet Morning
Dulux
SW 6820
Inspired Lilac
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PPU16-07
Mystic Fairy
Behr
50RB 64/035
Twilight Cinders 5
Dulux
SW 6827
Elation
Sherwin Williams
