NCS S 5005-G
| Code: | S 5005-G |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 5005-G?
Let’s dive into a full S 5005-G paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 5005-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 5005-G for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






S 5005-G for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space








NCS S 5005-G for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark grey real bathrooms.







NCS S 5005-G on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.





NCS S 5005-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.








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 5005-G undertones?
S 5005-G has a clear 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:
#7A8580
RGB code:
122, 133, 128
Is NCS S 5005-G cool or warm?
With a hue of 153°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S 5005-G HSL code: 153, 4%, 50%
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 5005-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 black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 5005-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
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 5005-G with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 333, such as NCS and S 3010-R30B.
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 | #7a8580 | |
| RGB Decimal | 122, 133, 128 | |
| RGB Percent | 47.84%, 52.16%, 50.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 153° Saturation: 8.27% Value: 52.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(153, 4, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.27 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.76 Key: 47.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 129.141 I: -4.948 Q: -3.883 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.309 Y: 22.471 Z: 23.684 | |
| CIE Lab | L:54.523 a:-5.061 b:1.312 | |
| CIE Luv | L:54.523 u:-5.831 v:2.634 | |
| Decimal | 8029568 | |
| Hunter Lab | 47.404, -6.483, 3.56 |
Color equivalents
1567
Night Train
Benjamin Moore

PPU12-16
Juniper Ash
Behr
SW 9644
Portsmouth
Sherwin Williams

6352
Evening Green
Jotun

HC-163
Duxbury Gray
Benjamin Moore

CW-645
Apollo Blue
Benjamin Moore
SW 9654
Taiga
Sherwin Williams

1580
Intrigue
Benjamin Moore

S 5005-B80G
NCS

N410-5
Village Green
Behr

S 5005-B50G
NCS

5490
Serene Blue
Jotun

Storm Day
Dulux
HC-161
Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore

7686
Mindful Green
Jotun

6325
Balance
Jotun

N494
Nephrite
Tikkurila

52GY 24/050
Waxed Khaki
Dulux

S 5005-G20Y
NCS

