NCS S 3040-G20Y
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- S 3040-G20Y for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 3040-G20Y for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 3040-G20Y for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 3040-G20Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 3040-G20Y reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 3040-G20Y undertones?
- Is S 3040-G20Y cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 3040-G20Y
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 3040-G20Y |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 3040-G20Y?
Let's dive into a full S 3040-G20Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 3040-G20Y. 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.
S 3040-G20Y for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing green shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






S 3040-G20Y for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space








NCS S 3040-G20Y for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark green real bathrooms.







NCS S 3040-G20Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.





NCS S 3040-G20Y reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this green 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 3040-G20Y undertones?
S 3040-G20Y is a midtone, soft sage green. The HEX sample leans green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.
HEX value:
RGB code:
99, 152, 100
Is NCS S 3040-G20Y cool or warm?
With a hue of 121°, this dark green reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
S 3040-G20Y HSL code: 121, 21%, 49%
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 3040-G20Y
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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 3040-G20Y:
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 3040-G20Y
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 3040-G20Y with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 301, such as NCS and S 5020-R50B.
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 | #639864 |
| RGB Decimal | 99, 152, 100 |
| RGB Percent | 38.82%, 59.61%, 39.22% |
| HSV | Hue: 121° Saturation: 34.87% Value: 59.61% |
| HSL | hsl(121, 21, 49) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 34.87 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 34.21 Key: 40.39 |
| YIQ | Y: 130.225 I: -14.873 Q: -27.394 |
| XYZ | X: 18.673 Y: 26.028 Z: 16.093 |
| CIE Lab | L:58.064 a:-28.574 b:21.952 |
| CIE Luv | L:58.064 u:-26.068 v:33.087 |
| Decimal | 6527076 |
| Hunter Lab | 51.018, -23.949, 17.01 |
Color equivalents
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566
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Richmond Green
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S 3040-G10Y
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M400-6A
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CW-540
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P400-6
Clover Patch
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PPU11-03
Botanical Green
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SW 9040
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Sherwin Williams

MQ4-47
Parakeet
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70GY 30/254
Amazon Jungle 2
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M390-6
Belfast
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SW 6739
Eco Green
Sherwin Williams
L380
Tikkurila



