NCS S 3020-R30B
| Code: | S 3020-R30B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 3020-R30B?
Let’s dive into a full S 3020-R30B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 3020-R30B. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
S 3020-R30B for bedroom (6 photos)
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S 3020-R30B for living room (8 photos)
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NCS S 3020-R30B for bathroom (7 photos)
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NCS S 3020-R30B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
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NCS S 3020-R30B reviews (8 photos)
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What are NCS S 3020-R30B undertones?
S 3020-R30B 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:
#AA899A
RGB code:
170, 137, 154
Is NCS S 3020-R30B cool or warm?
With a hue of 329°, this Purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S 3020-R30B HSL code: 329, 16%, 60%
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 3020-R30B
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 3020-R30B:
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 3020-R30B
Darker shades
S 3020-R30B
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 3020-R30B with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 149, such as NCS and S 3010-G.
S 3020-R30B
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #aa899a | |
| RGB Decimal | 170, 137, 154 | |
| RGB Percent | 66.67%, 53.73%, 60.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 329° Saturation: 19.41% Value: 66.67% | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 16, 60) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.41 Yellow: 9.41 Key: 33.33 | |
| YIQ | Y: 148.805 I: 14.202 Q: 12.271 | |
| XYZ | X: 31.355 Y: 28.771 Z: 34.465 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.579 a:15.4 b:-4.269 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.579 u:18.606 v:-8.741 | |
| Decimal | 11176346 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.639, 10.476, -0.549 |
Color equivalents
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