NCS S 5005-R20B
| Code: | S 5005-R20B |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 5005-R20B?
Let’s dive into a full S 5005-R20B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 5005-R20B. 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.
S 5005-R20B for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing purple shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






S 5005-R20B for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space








NCS S 5005-R20B for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark purple real bathrooms.







NCS S 5005-R20B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.





NCS S 5005-R20B reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple 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-R20B undertones?
S 5005-R20B 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:
#8A7E80
RGB code:
138, 126, 128
Is NCS S 5005-R20B cool or warm?
With a hue of 350°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S 5005-R20B HSL code: 350, 5%, 52%
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-R20B
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 5005-R20B:
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 5005-R20B
Darker shades
S 5005-R20B
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-R20B with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 170, such as NCS and S 6010-B90G.
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 | #8a7e80 | |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 126, 128 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.12%, 49.41%, 50.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 350° Saturation: 8.7% Value: 54.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 5, 52) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.7 Yellow: 7.25 Key: 45.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 129.816 I: 6.508 Q: 3.161 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.838 Y: 21.884 Z: 23.49 | |
| CIE Lab | L:53.903 a:4.93 b:0.572 | |
| CIE Luv | L:53.903 u:6.908 v:-0.019 | |
| Decimal | 9076352 | |
| Hunter Lab | 46.78, 1.461, 2.975 |
Color equivalents
N570-4
Classy Plum
Behr
SW 6018
Enigma
Sherwin Williams
S 5005-R
NCS

10RR 24/061
Mercury Shower 2
Dulux
SW 2818
Renwick Heather
Sherwin Williams

S 5005-Y80R
NCS

SW 6270
Soulmate
Sherwin Williams

SW 7081
Sensuous Gray
Sherwin Williams

3377
Slate Lavender
Jotun

1448
Frozen in Time
Benjamin Moore
30RR 22/031
Wistful Mauve
Dulux
SW 6011
Chinchilla
Sherwin Williams
S 5502-R
NCS

S 5005-R50B
NCS

N110-4
Gothic Purple
Behr
271
Brassica
Farrow and Ball

2112-40
Stone
Benjamin Moore

N140-5
Complex Gray
Behr
CSP-505
Evening Skyline
Benjamin Moore
SW 6004
Mink
Sherwin Williams

