NCS S 3010-Y
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- S 3010-Y for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 3010-Y for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 3010-Y for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 3010-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 3010-Y reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 3010-Y undertones?
- Is S 3010-Y cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 3010-Y
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 3010-Y |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 3010-Y?
Let's dive into a full S 3010-Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 3010-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 3010-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.






S 3010-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








NCS S 3010-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.







NCS S 3010-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.





NCS S 3010-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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What are NCS S 3010-Y undertones?
S 3010-Y is a mid-light, muted caramel tan. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
183, 169, 140
Is NCS S 3010-Y cool or warm?
With a hue of 40°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S 3010-Y HSL code: 40, 23%, 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 3010-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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 3010-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
Darker shades
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 3010-Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as NCS and S 1001-B.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #b7a98c |
| RGB Decimal | 183, 169, 140 |
| RGB Percent | 71.76%, 66.27%, 54.90% |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 23.5% Value: 71.76% |
| HSL | hsl(40, 23, 63) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.65 Yellow: 23.5 Key: 28.24 |
| YIQ | Y: 169.88 I: 17.662 Q: -6.063 |
| XYZ | X: 38.45 Y: 40.338 Z: 30.564 |
| CIE Lab | L:69.709 a:0.353 b:16.822 |
| CIE Luv | L:69.709 u:10.287 v:23.068 |
| Decimal | 12036492 |
| Hunter Lab | 63.512, -3.083, 15.926 |
Color equivalents
Walk in the Wild
Dulux
S 3010-Y10R
NCS

HC-79
Greenbrier Beige
Benjamin Moore
SW 9513
Sleepy Owlet
Sherwin Williams
160
Rolling Fog - Dark
Little Greene

HDC-NT-12
Curly Willow
Behr
HC-21
Huntington Beige
Benjamin Moore
PPU8-07
Chamois Tan
Behr
HC-91
Danville Tan
Benjamin Moore
PPU7-22
Safari Vest
Behr
S 3010-Y20R
NCS

11174
Curious Mind
Jotun

HC-25
Quincy Tan
Benjamin Moore

31
Roman Plaster
Little Greene

HDC-NT-16
Natural Chamois
Behr
SW 7736
Garden Sage
Sherwin Williams

HC-95
Sag Harbor Gray
Benjamin Moore

10430
Soft Savanna
Jotun

HC-102
Clarksville Gray
Benjamin Moore



