NCS S 4040-R80B
| Code: | S 4040-R80B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 4040-R80B?
Let’s dive into a full S 4040-R80B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 4040-R80B. 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 4040-R80B 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 dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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S 4040-R80B for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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NCS S 4040-R80B for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark blue real bathrooms.
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NCS S 4040-R80B 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 4040-R80B 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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What are NCS S 4040-R80B undertones?
S 4040-R80B has a clear blue 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:
#476395
RGB code:
71, 99, 149
Is NCS S 4040-R80B cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 218°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
S 4040-R80B HSL code: 218, 35%, 43%
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 4040-R80B
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4040-R80B:
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 4040-R80B
Darker shades
S 4040-R80B
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 4040-R80B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 38, such as NCS and S 4005-Y50R.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #476395 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 71, 99, 149 | |
| RGB Percent | 27.84%, 38.82%, 58.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 218° Saturation: 52.35% Value: 58.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 35, 43) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 52.35 Magenta: 33.56 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 96.328 I: -32.752 Q: 9.637 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.483 Y: 12.432 Z: 30.167 | |
| CIE Lab | L:41.895 a:4.606 b:-30.565 | |
| CIE Luv | L:41.895 u:-13.804 v:-44.552 | |
| Decimal | 4678549 | |
| Hunter Lab | 35.259, 1.491, -26.046 | |
NCS S 4040-R80B
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