What is the HEX code for NCS S 5040-R?

The hexadecimal color code for NCS S 5040-R undertone is #762933 .

What is the RGB code of NCS S 5040-R?

RGB code is 118, 41, 51 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is NCS S 5040-R cool or warm?

NCS S 5040-R is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are NCS S 5040-R undertones?

Red is NCS S 5040-R undertone color.

Code:	S 5040-R
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Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 5040-R?

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What are NCS S 5040-R undertones?

S 5040-R 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:

#762933

RGB code:

118, 41, 51

Is NCS S 5040-R cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 352° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

S 5040-R HSL code: 352, 48%, 31%

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 5040-R

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 red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 5040-R:

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

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Darker shades

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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 5040-R with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 172, such as NCS and S 6010-B90G.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#762933
RGB Decimal	118, 41, 51
RGB Percent	46.27%, 16.08%, 20.00%
HSV	Hue: 352° Saturation: 65.25% Value: 46.27%
HSL	hsl(352, 48, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 65.25 Yellow: 56.78 Key: 53.73
YIQ	Y: 65.163 I: 42.671 Q: 19.4
XYZ	X: 8.862 Y: 5.678 Z: 3.76
CIE Lab	L:28.584 a:34.557 b:11.739
CIE Luv	L:28.584 u:51.574 v:6.278
Decimal	7743795
Hunter Lab	23.828, 24.692, 7.323