What is the HEX code for NCS S 3005-Y?

The hexadecimal color code for NCS S 3005-Y undertone is #b5b1a1 .

What is the RGB code of NCS S 3005-Y?

RGB code is 181, 177, 161 . 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 3005-Y cool or warm?

NCS S 3005-Y is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are NCS S 3005-Y undertones?

Yellow is NCS S 3005-Y undertone color.

Code:	S 3005-Y
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Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 3005-Y?

Let’s dive into a full S 3005-Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 3005-Y. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 3005-Y for bedroom (6 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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S 3005-Y for living room (8 photos)

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

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NCS S 3005-Y scandinavian living room interior

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NCS S 3005-Y for bathroom (7 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone beige real bathrooms.

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NCS S 3005-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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NCS S 3005-Y reviews (8 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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NCS S 3005-Y kidsroom interior, children's room

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What are NCS S 3005-Y undertones?

S 3005-Y has a clear yellow 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:

#B5B1A1

RGB code:

181, 177, 161

Is NCS S 3005-Y cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 48°, this Beige leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

S 3005-Y HSL code: 48, 12%, 67%

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 3005-Y

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 3005-Y:

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

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Darker shades

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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 3005-Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as NCS and S 1001-B.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b5b1a1
RGB Decimal	181, 177, 161
RGB Percent	70.98%, 69.41%, 63.14%
HSV	Hue: 48° Saturation: 11.05% Value: 70.98%
HSL	hsl(48, 12, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.21 Yellow: 11.05 Key: 29.02
YIQ	Y: 176.372 I: 7.525 Q: -4.133
XYZ	X: 41.21 Y: 43.842 Z: 40.0
CIE Lab	L:72.123 a:-1.403 b:8.696
CIE Luv	L:72.123 u:3.254 v:12.693
Decimal	11907489
Hunter Lab	66.213, -4.777, 10.532