NCS S 3005-Y20R

Code:S 3005-Y20R
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Brand:NCS

What color is NCS S 3005-Y20R?

Let’s dive into a full S 3005-Y20R paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 3005-Y20R. 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.

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What are NCS S 3005-Y20R undertones?

S 3005-Y20R has a clear red 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:

#B6A998

RGB code:

182, 169, 152

Is NCS S 3005-Y20R cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 34°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

S 3005-Y20R HSL code: 34, 17%, 65%

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-Y20R

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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-Y20R:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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-Y20R with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as NCS and S 1001-B.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#b6a998Copy color code
RGB Decimal182, 169, 152Copy color code
RGB Percent71.37%, 66.27%, 59.61%Copy color code
HSVHue: 34° Saturation: 16.48% Value: 71.37%Copy color code
HSLhsl(34, 17, 65)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.14 Yellow: 16.48 Key: 28.63Copy color code
YIQY: 170.949 I: 13.21 Q: -2.54Copy color code
XYZX: 39.146 Y: 40.589 Z: 35.47Copy color code
CIE LabL:69.887 a:1.807 b:10.467Copy color code
CIE LuvL:69.887 u:8.836 v:14.443Copy color code
Decimal11970968Copy color code
Hunter Lab63.709, -1.812, 11.587Copy color code
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