NCS S 4050-R40B
| Code: | S 4050-R40B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 4050-R40B?
Let’s dive into a full S 4050-R40B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 4050-R40B. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are NCS S 4050-R40B undertones?
S 4050-R40B 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:
#742961
RGB code:
116, 41, 97
Is NCS S 4050-R40B cool or warm?
At 315° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark purple sits firmly on the warm side.
S 4050-R40B HSL code: 315, 48%, 31%
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 4050-R40B
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 purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4050-R40B:
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 4050-R40B
Darker shades
S 4050-R40B
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 4050-R40B with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 135, such as NCS and S 3010-G.
S 4050-R40B
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #742961 | |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 41, 97 | |
| RGB Percent | 45.49%, 16.08%, 38.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 315° Saturation: 64.66% Value: 45.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 48, 31) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 64.66 Yellow: 16.38 Key: 54.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 69.809 I: 26.697 Q: 33.292 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.153 Y: 6.163 Z: 11.961 | |
| CIE Lab | L:29.819 a:39.743 b:-16.786 | |
| CIE Luv | L:29.819 u:36.997 v:-26.284 | |
| Decimal | 7612769 | |
| Hunter Lab | 24.825, 29.561, -11.189 |
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