NCS S 5010-R50B
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- S 5010-R50B for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 5010-R50B for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 5010-R50B for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 5010-R50B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 5010-R50B reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 5010-R50B undertones?
- Is S 5010-R50B cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 5010-R50B
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 5010-R50B |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 5010-R50B?
Let's dive into a full S 5010-R50B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 5010-R50B. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
S 5010-R50B 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 warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






S 5010-R50B 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 5010-R50B for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark grey real bathrooms.







NCS S 5010-R50B on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.





NCS S 5010-R50B 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 5010-R50B undertones?
S 5010-R50B is a midtone, very muted plum-gray. The HEX sample has a subtle purple bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear purple. Warm light may bring out its red or mauve side, while cool daylight can make the violet direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
127, 115, 129
Is NCS S 5010-R50B cool or warm?
With a hue of 291°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S 5010-R50B HSL code: 291, 6%, 48%
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 5010-R50B
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 5010-R50B:
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 5010-R50B
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 5010-R50B with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 111, such as NCS and S 1005-G10Y.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #7f7381 |
| RGB Decimal | 127, 115, 129 |
| RGB Percent | 49.80%, 45.10%, 50.59% |
| HSV | Hue: 291° Saturation: 10.85% Value: 50.59% |
| HSL | hsl(291, 6, 48) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.55 Magenta: 10.85 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.41 |
| YIQ | Y: 120.184 I: 2.652 Q: 6.895 |
| XYZ | X: 18.845 Y: 18.359 Z: 23.314 |
| CIE Lab | L:49.928 a:7.381 b:-5.981 |
| CIE Luv | L:49.928 u:5.939 v:-9.49 |
| Decimal | 8352641 |
| Hunter Lab | 42.847, 3.525, -2.268 |
Color equivalents
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Palladian Plum
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Tropical Dusk
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