S 5020-Y for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige 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-Y for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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NCS S 5020-Y for bathroom (7 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark beige real bathrooms.
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NCS S 5020-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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NCS S 5020-Y reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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-Y undertones?
S 5020-Y 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:
#8A744F
RGB code:
138, 116, 79
Is NCS S 5020-Y cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 38°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S 5020-Y HSL code: 38, 27%, 43%
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-Y
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 brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 5020-Y:
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 5020-Y
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-Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as NCS and S 1001-B.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8a744f |  |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 116, 79 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.12%, 45.49%, 30.98% | |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 42.75% Value: 54.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 27, 43) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.94 Yellow: 42.75 Key: 45.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 118.36 I: 25.0 Q: -6.861 | |
| XYZ | X: 18.138 Y: 18.459 Z: 10.003 | |
| CIE Lab | L:50.049 a:3.173 b:23.634 | |
| CIE Luv | L:50.049 u:16.51 v:27.84 | |
| Decimal | 9073743 | |
| Hunter Lab | 42.964, 0.17, 16.272 | |
NCS S 5020-Y
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Color equivalents
S320-7
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S 5020-Y10R
NCS
1057
Maple Valley
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237
Silken Moss
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N290-7
Marrakech Brown
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SW 9124
Verde Marrón
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S310-7
Siam Gold
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PPU6-20
Eden Prairie
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N300-6
Archaeological Site
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S 5020-G90Y
NCS
SW 9114
Fallen Leaves
Sherwin Williams
231
Aged Bronze
Benjamin Moore
1049
Toasted Marshmallow
Benjamin Moore
30YY 23/246
Salisbury Stones 1
Dulux
CW-135
Raleigh Sorrel
Benjamin Moore
N280-7
Brass Button
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2148-10
Foot Hills
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