NCS S 5040-R60B
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| Code: | S 5040-R60B |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 5040-R60B?
Let's dive into a full S 5040-R60B paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 5040-R60B. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
S 5040-R60B for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool purple hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are NCS S 5040-R60B undertones?
S 5040-R60B is a deep, soft aubergine. The HEX sample leans purple; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light may bring out its red or mauve side, while cool daylight can make the violet direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
69, 45, 103
Is NCS S 5040-R60B cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 265°, this dark purple leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S 5040-R60B HSL code: 265, 39%, 29%
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-R60B
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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 5040-R60B:
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 5040-R60B
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-R60B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 85, such as NCS and S 7010-G30Y.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #452d67 |
| RGB Decimal | 69, 45, 103 |
| RGB Percent | 27.06%, 17.65%, 40.39% |
| HSV | Hue: 265° Saturation: 56.31% Value: 40.39% |
| HSL | hsl(265, 39, 29) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 33.01 Magenta: 56.31 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.61 |
| YIQ | Y: 58.788 I: -4.336 Q: 23.126 |
| XYZ | X: 5.84 Y: 4.121 Z: 13.316 |
| CIE Lab | L:24.068 a:24.594 b:-30.191 |
| CIE Luv | L:24.068 u:6.023 v:-38.687 |
| Decimal | 4533607 |
| Hunter Lab | 20.301, 15.824, -24.681 |
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