NCS S 1550-R80B

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S 1550-R80B for bedroom (6 photos)
S 1550-R80B for living room (8 photos)
NCS S 1550-R80B for bathroom (7 photos)
NCS S 1550-R80B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
NCS S 1550-R80B reviews (8 photos)
What are NCS S 1550-R80B undertones?
Is S 1550-R80B cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on S 1550-R80B
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S 1550-R80B
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Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 1550-R80B?

Let's dive into a full S 1550-R80B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 1550-R80B. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 1550-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 1550-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 1550-R80B scandinavian living room interior

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NCS S 1550-R80B victorian house interior

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NCS S 1550-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 1550-R80B victorian bathroom paint

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NCS S 1550-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 1550-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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NCS S 1550-R80B kitchen painted backsplash

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NCS S 1550-R80B kidsroom interior, children's room

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What are NCS S 1550-R80B undertones?

S 1550-R80B is a midtone, soft dusty 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:

#6697D9

RGB code:

102, 151, 217

Is NCS S 1550-R80B cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 214° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

S 1550-R80B HSL code: 214, 60%, 63%

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 1550-R80B

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 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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 1550-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

S 1550-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 1550-R80B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 34, such as NCS and S 0500-N.

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Color codes

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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#6697d9
RGB Decimal	102, 151, 217
RGB Percent	40.00%, 59.22%, 85.10%
HSV	Hue: 214° Saturation: 53.0% Value: 85.1%
HSL	hsl(214, 60, 63)
CMYK	Cyan: 53.0 Magenta: 30.41 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.9
YIQ	Y: 143.873 I: -50.408 Q: 10.174
XYZ	X: 29.065 Y: 29.965 Z: 69.879
CIE Lab	L:61.624 a:2.272 b:-38.68
CIE Luv	L:61.624 u:-23.153 v:-61.247
Decimal	6723545
Hunter Lab	54.741, -1.019, -37.368