NCS S 5020-R20B
| Code: | S 5020-R20B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 5020-R20B?
Let’s dive into a full S 5020-R20B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 5020-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 5020-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.
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S 5020-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
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NCS S 5020-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.
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NCS S 5020-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.
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NCS S 5020-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.
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What are NCS S 5020-R20B undertones?
S 5020-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:
#865C68
RGB code:
134, 92, 104
Is NCS S 5020-R20B cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 343°, this dark purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S 5020-R20B HSL code: 343, 19%, 44%
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 5020-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 5020-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.
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S 5020-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 5020-R20B with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 163, such as NCS and S 7010-B90G.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #865c68 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 134, 92, 104 | |
| RGB Percent | 52.55%, 36.08%, 40.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 343° Saturation: 31.34% Value: 52.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 19, 44) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.34 Yellow: 22.39 Key: 47.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 105.926 I: 21.172 Q: 12.619 | |
| XYZ | X: 16.157 Y: 13.723 Z: 14.891 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.833 a:19.079 b:0.118 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.833 u:25.365 v:-2.963 | |
| Decimal | 8805480 | |
| Hunter Lab | 37.044, 13.027, 2.098 | |
NCS S 5020-R20B
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