What is the HEX code for NCS S 3040-Y?

The hexadecimal color code for NCS S 3040-Y undertone is #b4974b .

What is the RGB code of NCS S 3040-Y?

RGB code is 180, 151, 75 . 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.

NCS S 3040-Y

Q: Is NCS S 3040-Y cool or warm?

NCS S 3040-Y is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are NCS S 3040-Y undertones?

Red is NCS S 3040-Y undertone color.

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S 3040-Y for bedroom (6 photos)
S 3040-Y for living room (8 photos)
NCS S 3040-Y for bathroom (7 photos)
NCS S 3040-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
NCS S 3040-Y reviews (8 photos)
What are NCS S 3040-Y undertones?
Is S 3040-Y cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on S 3040-Y
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S 3040-Y
Name:
Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 3040-Y?

Let's dive into a full S 3040-Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 3040-Y. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 3040-Y for bedroom (6 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing yellow 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 3040-Y for living room (8 photos)

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

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NCS S 3040-Y scandinavian living room interior

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NCS S 3040-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 yellow real bathrooms.

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NCS S 3040-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)

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

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NCS S 3040-Y reviews (8 photos)

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

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NCS S 3040-Y kidsroom interior, children's room

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What are NCS S 3040-Y undertones?

S 3040-Y 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:

#B4974B

RGB code:

180, 151, 75

Is NCS S 3040-Y cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

S 3040-Y HSL code: 43, 41%, 50%

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-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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 3040-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

S 3040-Y

Darker shades

S 3040-Y

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-Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as NCS and S 1001-B.

S 3040-Y

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b4974b
RGB Decimal	180, 151, 75
RGB Percent	70.59%, 59.22%, 29.41%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 58.33% Value: 70.59%
HSL	hsl(43, 41, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.11 Yellow: 58.33 Key: 29.41
YIQ	Y: 151.007 I: 41.703 Q: -17.517
XYZ	X: 31.16 Y: 32.346 Z: 11.257
CIE Lab	L:63.628 a:1.541 b:43.422
CIE Luv	L:63.628 u:23.763 v:50.33
Decimal	11835211
Hunter Lab	56.874, -1.732, 28.077

Mid-tone colors

Yellow tones

mid-tone Yellow colors

Color equivalents

M320-6

Tangy Green

Behr

266

Egyptian Sand

Benjamin Moore

CW-425

Palace Ochre

Benjamin Moore

40YY 34/446

Mustard Blanket

Dulux

SW 6403

Escapade Gold

Sherwin Williams

HC-13

Millington Gold

Benjamin Moore

8306

Wheat

Jotun

258

Acorn Squash

Benjamin Moore

S 3040-G90Y

NCS

NCS S 3040-Y

What color is NCS S 3040-Y?

S 3040-Y for bedroom (6 photos)

S 3040-Y for living room (8 photos)

NCS S 3040-Y for bathroom (7 photos)

NCS S 3040-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)

NCS S 3040-Y reviews (8 photos)

What are NCS S 3040-Y undertones?

Is NCS S 3040-Y cool or warm?

How light temperature affects S 3040-Y

Coordinating colors. Colors that go with NCS S 3040-Y:

Monochromatic color scheme

Lighter shades

S 3030-G90Y

S 3030-Y

S 2020-G90Y

S 2020-Y

S 3030-Y20R

Darker shades

S 5030-Y

S 4040-Y

S 6030-G90Y

S 5030-G90Y

S 3040-G90Y

Complementary color scheme

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NCSS 3040-Ycolor equivalents

Color codes

Color equivalents

M320-6

Tangy Green

Behr

266

Egyptian Sand

Benjamin Moore

CW-425

Palace Ochre

Benjamin Moore

40YY 34/446

Mustard Blanket

Dulux

SW 6403

Escapade Gold

Sherwin Williams

HC-13

Millington Gold

Benjamin Moore

8306

Wheat

Jotun

258

Acorn Squash

Benjamin Moore

S 3040-G90Y

NCS

2149-30

Fresh Olive

Benjamin Moore

2150-30

Savannah Green

Benjamin Moore

RAL 260-M

RAL Effect

280

Renaissance Gold

Benjamin Moore

223

El Sereno Gold

Benjamin Moore

2150-20

Lichen Green

Benjamin Moore

2151-20

Golden Chalice

Benjamin Moore

210

Leap of Faith

Benjamin Moore

37YY 39/443

Ochre Sands

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