NCS S 4040-Y90R
| Code: | S 4040-Y90R |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 4040-Y90R?
Let’s dive into a full S 4040-Y90R paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 4040-Y90R. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
S 4040-Y90R for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
S 4040-Y90R for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
NCS S 4040-Y90R for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark red real bathrooms.
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
NCS S 4040-Y90R on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
NCS S 4040-Y90R reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Plan Home visualization
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are NCS S 4040-Y90R undertones?
S 4040-Y90R has a clear 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:
#9E514B
RGB code:
158, 81, 75
Is NCS S 4040-Y90R cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 4° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
S 4040-Y90R HSL code: 4, 36%, 46%
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-Y90R
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 red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4040-Y90R:
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 4040-Y90R
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-Y90R with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 184, such as NCS and S 3010-B10G.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9e514b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 158, 81, 75 | |
| RGB Percent | 61.96%, 31.76%, 29.41% | |
| HSV | Hue: 4° Saturation: 52.53% Value: 61.96% | |
| HSL | hsl(4, 36, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 48.73 Yellow: 52.53 Key: 38.04 | |
| YIQ | Y: 103.339 I: 47.812 Q: 14.421 | |
| XYZ | X: 18.314 Y: 13.664 Z: 8.328 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.747 a:31.262 b:18.117 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.747 u:55.305 v:15.367 | |
| Decimal | 10375499 | |
| Hunter Lab | 36.965, 23.75, 12.518 | |
NCS S 4040-Y90R
Copy color code
Color equivalents
SW 6320
Bravado Red
Sherwin Williams
S 4040-Y80R
NCS
M150-7
Sweet Cherry
Behr
SW 0033
Rembrandt Ruby
Sherwin Williams
10YR 14/348
Gipsy Bloom 1
Dulux
HDC-CL-09
Persimmon Red
Behr
1288
Segovia Red
Benjamin Moore
2005-30
Bricktone Red
Benjamin Moore
SW 6327
Bold Brick
Sherwin Williams
20207
Statement Red
Jotun
2731
Hibiscus
Jotun
RAL 430-M
RAL Effect
1300
Tucson Red
Benjamin Moore
1301
Spanish Red
Benjamin Moore
10YR 16/407
Thai Magic 1
Dulux
1203
Warm Sienna
Benjamin Moore
Roasted Red
Dulux
CW-245
St. George Red
Benjamin Moore
SW 7587
Antique Red
Sherwin Williams
42
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow and Ball
