NCS S 4502-G
| Code: | S 4502-G |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 4502-G?
Let’s dive into a full S 4502-G paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 4502-G. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
S 4502-G for bedroom (6 photos)
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S 4502-G for living room (8 photos)
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NCS S 4502-G for bathroom (7 photos)
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NCS S 4502-G on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
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NCS S 4502-G reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 4502-G undertones?
S 4502-G has a green 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:
#8B8F8E
RGB code:
139, 143, 142
Is NCS S 4502-G cool or warm?
With a hue of 165°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S 4502-G HSL code: 165, 2%, 55%
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 4502-G
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 4502-G:
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 4502-G
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 4502-G with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 345, such as NCS and S 0502-R50B.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8b8f8e | |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 143, 142 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.51%, 56.08%, 55.69% | |
| HSV | Hue: 165° Saturation: 2.8% Value: 56.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 2, 55) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.8 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.7 Key: 43.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 141.69 I: -2.062 Q: -1.157 | |
| XYZ | X: 25.351 Y: 27.087 Z: 29.477 | |
| CIE Lab | L:59.055 a:-1.659 b:0.024 | |
| CIE Luv | L:59.055 u:-2.197 v:0.306 | |
| Decimal | 9146254 | |
| Hunter Lab | 52.045, -4.131, 2.852 |
Color equivalents
RAL 7042
Traffic grey A
RAL Classic

RAL 830-3
RAL Effect

Storm Clearing
Dulux
S 4502-B50G
NCS

00NN 31/000
Deep Fossil
Dulux

MQ5-29
Gotham Gray
Behr
1601
Hearthstone
Benjamin Moore
N460-5
Slate Rock
Behr
272
Plummet
Farrow and Ball

RAL 820-3
RAL Effect

CSP-20
Wall Street
Benjamin Moore
PPU26-05
Flint Gray
Behr
30BG 31/022
Quartz Flint 1
Dulux
S 4502-G50Y
NCS

PPU24-20
Letter Gray
Behr
114
Mid Lead Colour
Little Greene

RAL 7045
Telegrey 1
RAL Classic

N520-4
Cool Ashes
Behr

1594
Shaker Gray
Benjamin Moore

