What is the HEX code for NCS S 1515-G20Y?

The hexadecimal color code for NCS S 1515-G20Y undertone is #b8ccb3 .

What is the RGB code of NCS S 1515-G20Y?

RGB code is 184, 204, 179 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is NCS S 1515-G20Y cool or warm?

NCS S 1515-G20Y is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are NCS S 1515-G20Y undertones?

Green is NCS S 1515-G20Y undertone color.

Code:	S 1515-G20Y
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Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 1515-G20Y?

Let’s dive into a full S 1515-G20Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 1515-G20Y. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 1515-G20Y for bedroom (6 photos)

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S 1515-G20Y for living room (8 photos)

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

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NCS S 1515-G20Y scandinavian living room interior

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NCS S 1515-G20Y for bathroom (7 photos)

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NCS S 1515-G20Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)

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NCS S 1515-G20Y reviews (8 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 1515-G20Y kitchen painted backsplash

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What are NCS S 1515-G20Y undertones?

S 1515-G20Y has a clear green 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:

#B8CCB3

RGB code:

184, 204, 179

Is NCS S 1515-G20Y cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 108°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

S 1515-G20Y HSL code: 108, 20%, 75%

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 1515-G20Y

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 1515-G20Y:

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 1515-G20Y

Darker shades

S 1515-G20Y

S 3020-G20Y

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 1515-G20Y with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 288, such as NCS and S 5020-R50B.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b8ccb3
RGB Decimal	184, 204, 179
RGB Percent	72.16%, 80.00%, 70.20%
HSV	Hue: 108° Saturation: 12.25% Value: 80.0%
HSL	hsl(108, 20, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 9.8 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 12.25 Key: 20.0
YIQ	Y: 195.17 I: -3.884 Q: -12.011
XYZ	X: 49.495 Y: 56.63 Z: 50.959
CIE Lab	L:79.971 a:-11.406 b:10.187
CIE Luv	L:79.971 u:-9.997 v:16.867
Decimal	12111027
Hunter Lab	75.253, -14.292, 12.528