NCS S 2005-G10Y
| Code: | S 2005-G10Y |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 2005-G10Y?
Let’s dive into a full S 2005-G10Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 2005-G10Y. Find out if this gorgeous cold green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
NCS S 2005-G10Y on kitchen cabinets
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What are NCS S 2005-G10Y undertones?
S 2005-G10Y 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:
#BCC3BB
RGB code:
188, 195, 187
Is NCS S 2005-G10Y cool or warm?
With a hue of 112°, this Green leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S 2005-G10Y HSL code: 112, 6%, 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 2005-G10Y
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 2005-G10Y:
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 2005-G10Y
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 2005-G10Y with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 292, such as NCS and S 5020-R50B.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #bcc3bb | |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 195, 187 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.73%, 76.47%, 73.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 112° Saturation: 4.1% Value: 76.47% | |
| HSL | hsl(112, 6, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.59 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.1 Key: 23.53 | |
| YIQ | Y: 191.995 I: -1.601 Q: -3.97 | |
| XYZ | X: 49.222 Y: 53.309 Z: 54.697 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.057 a:-3.898 b:3.18 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.057 u:-3.522 v:5.391 | |
| Decimal | 12370875 | |
| Hunter Lab | 73.013, -7.438, 6.693 |
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