NCS S 4040-Y30R
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- S 4040-Y30R for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 4040-Y30R for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 4040-Y30R for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 4040-Y30R on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 4040-Y30R reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 4040-Y30R undertones?
- Is S 4040-Y30R cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 4040-Y30R
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 4040-Y30R |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 4040-Y30R?
Let's dive into a full S 4040-Y30R paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 4040-Y30R. 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 4040-Y30R 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 dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






S 4040-Y30R for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this yellow shade can create a unique space








NCS S 4040-Y30R for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark yellow real bathrooms.







NCS S 4040-Y30R 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.





NCS S 4040-Y30R 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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What are NCS S 4040-Y30R undertones?
S 4040-Y30R is a midtone, soft terracotta. The HEX sample leans orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
167, 111, 60
Is NCS S 4040-Y30R cool or warm?
At 29° on the HSL hue wheel, this ochre brown sits firmly on the warm side.
S 4040-Y30R HSL code: 29, 47%, 45%
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-Y30R
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 ochre brown shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4040-Y30R:
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
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-Y30R with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as NCS and S 6010-B30G.
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 | #a76f3c |
| RGB Decimal | 167, 111, 60 |
| RGB Percent | 65.49%, 43.53%, 23.53% |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 64.07% Value: 65.49% |
| HSL | hsl(29, 47, 45) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 33.53 Yellow: 64.07 Key: 34.51 |
| YIQ | Y: 121.93 I: 49.759 Q: -4.025 |
| XYZ | X: 22.438 Y: 19.913 Z: 6.936 |
| CIE Lab | L:51.738 a:17.043 b:36.916 |
| CIE Luv | L:51.738 u:43.478 v:37.518 |
| Decimal | 10972988 |
| Hunter Lab | 44.624, 11.663, 22.021 |
Color equivalents
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Toasted Truffle
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00YY 19/464
Golden Bark 2
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NCS

RAL 320-4
RAL Effect

2161-20
Tawny
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M250-7
Blonde Wood
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PPU6-01
Curry Powder
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90YR 19/487
Wholemeal Honey 1
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Saucy Gold
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Camel
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Copper Pot
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Gingery
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