NCS S 4010-R90B

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S 4010-R90B for bedroom (6 photos)
S 4010-R90B for living room (8 photos)
NCS S 4010-R90B for bathroom (7 photos)
NCS S 4010-R90B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
NCS S 4010-R90B reviews (8 photos)
What are NCS S 4010-R90B undertones?
Is S 4010-R90B cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on S 4010-R90B
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S 4010-R90B
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Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 4010-R90B?

Let's dive into a full S 4010-R90B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 4010-R90B. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 4010-R90B for bedroom (6 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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S 4010-R90B for living room (8 photos)

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

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NCS S 4010-R90B scandinavian living room interior

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NCS S 4010-R90B victorian house interior

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NCS S 4010-R90B for bathroom (7 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool mid-tone blue real bathrooms.

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NCS S 4010-R90B victorian bathroom paint

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NCS S 4010-R90B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)

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

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NCS S 4010-R90B reviews (8 photos)

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

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NCS S 4010-R90B kitchen painted backsplash

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NCS S 4010-R90B kidsroom interior, children's room

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What are NCS S 4010-R90B undertones?

S 4010-R90B is a midtone, very muted blue-gray. The HEX sample has a subtle blue bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear blue. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#84909C

RGB code:

132, 144, 156

Is NCS S 4010-R90B cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 210°, this Blue leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

S 4010-R90B HSL code: 210, 11%, 56%

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 4010-R90B

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4010-R90B:

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

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Darker shades

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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 4010-R90B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as NCS and S 4005-Y50R.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#84909c
RGB Decimal	132, 144, 156
RGB Percent	51.76%, 56.47%, 61.18%
HSV	Hue: 210° Saturation: 15.38% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(210, 11, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 15.38 Magenta: 7.69 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 141.78 I: -11.007 Q: 1.196
XYZ	X: 25.488 Y: 27.252 Z: 35.361
CIE Lab	L:59.207 a:-1.737 b:-7.806
CIE Luv	L:59.207 u:-7.052 v:-11.108
Decimal	8687772
Hunter Lab	52.203, -4.205, -3.619