NCS S 4005-R20B
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- S 4005-R20B for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 4005-R20B for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 4005-R20B for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 4005-R20B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 4005-R20B reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 4005-R20B undertones?
- Is S 4005-R20B cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 4005-R20B
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 4005-R20B |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 4005-R20B?
Let's dive into a full S 4005-R20B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 4005-R20B. 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 4005-R20B for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing purple 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 4005-R20B for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space








NCS S 4005-R20B 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 purple real bathrooms.







NCS S 4005-R20B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.





NCS S 4005-R20B reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple 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 4005-R20B undertones?
S 4005-R20B is a midtone, near-neutral medium gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
153, 143, 144
Is NCS S 4005-R20B cool or warm?
With a hue of 354°, this Purple leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S 4005-R20B HSL code: 354, 5%, 58%
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 4005-R20B
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4005-R20B:
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 4005-R20B
Darker shades
S 4005-R20B
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 4005-R20B with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as NCS and S 6010-B90G.
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 | #998f90 |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 143, 144 |
| RGB Percent | 60.00%, 56.08%, 56.47% |
| HSV | Hue: 354° Saturation: 6.54% Value: 60.0% |
| HSL | hsl(354, 5, 58) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.54 Yellow: 5.88 Key: 40.0 |
| YIQ | Y: 146.104 I: 5.638 Q: 2.427 |
| XYZ | X: 27.992 Y: 28.431 Z: 30.391 |
| CIE Lab | L:60.276 a:3.885 b:0.806 |
| CIE Luv | L:60.276 u:5.775 v:0.489 |
| Decimal | 10063760 |
| Hunter Lab | 53.321, 0.397, 3.531 |
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