S 4020-G90Y for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige 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 4020-G90Y for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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NCS S 4020-G90Y 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 beige real bathrooms.
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NCS S 4020-G90Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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NCS S 4020-G90Y reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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 4020-G90Y undertones?
S 4020-G90Y has a clear yellow and 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:
#9D8F68
RGB code:
157, 143, 104
Is NCS S 4020-G90Y cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 44°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S 4020-G90Y HSL code: 44, 21%, 51%
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 4020-G90Y
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4020-G90Y:
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 4020-G90Y
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 4020-G90Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as NCS and S 1001-B.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9d8f68 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 157, 143, 104 | |
| RGB Percent | 61.57%, 56.08%, 40.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 33.76% Value: 61.57% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 21, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.92 Yellow: 33.76 Key: 38.43 | |
| YIQ | Y: 142.74 I: 20.875 Q: -9.175 | |
| XYZ | X: 26.226 Y: 27.813 Z: 17.08 | |
| CIE Lab | L:59.72 a:-0.866 b:22.688 | |
| CIE Luv | L:59.72 u:11.048 v:29.27 | |
| Decimal | 10325864 | |
| Hunter Lab | 52.738, -3.527, 17.715 | |
NCS S 4020-G90Y
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Color equivalents
RAL 1020
Olive yellow
RAL Classic
516
Ivy League
Benjamin Moore
SW 9533
Rattan Palm
Sherwin Williams
CW-35
Palace Tan
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HC-20
Woodstock Tan
Benjamin Moore
236
Green Tea
Benjamin Moore
S 4020-Y
NCS
1518
At Home with Nature
Benjamin Moore
HC-16
Livingston Gold
Benjamin Moore
S330-5
Dried Chive
Behr
M330-6
Keemun
Behr
SW 2815
Renwick Olive
Sherwin Williams
PPU8-04
Urban Safari
Behr
S320-6
Garden Salt Green
Behr
HC-97
Hancock Gray
Benjamin Moore
PPU8-05
Eco Green
Behr
524
Hiking Path
Benjamin Moore
Desert Dusk
Dulux
SW 7731
San Antonio Sage
Sherwin Williams
SW 9123
Barro Verde
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