NCS S 5540-G10Y

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S 5540-G10Y for bedroom (6 photos)
S 5540-G10Y for living room (8 photos)
NCS S 5540-G10Y for bathroom (7 photos)
NCS S 5540-G10Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
NCS S 5540-G10Y reviews (8 photos)
What are NCS S 5540-G10Y undertones?
Is S 5540-G10Y cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on S 5540-G10Y
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S 5540-G10Y
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Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 5540-G10Y?

Let's dive into a full S 5540-G10Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 5540-G10Y. Find out if this gorgeous cold green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

S 5540-G10Y for bedroom (6 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing green shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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S 5540-G10Y for living room (8 photos)

Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space

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NCS S 5540-G10Y scandinavian living room interior

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NCS S 5540-G10Y victorian house interior

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NCS S 5540-G10Y for bathroom (7 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark green real bathrooms.

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NCS S 5540-G10Y victorian bathroom paint

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NCS S 5540-G10Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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NCS S 5540-G10Y reviews (8 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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NCS S 5540-G10Y kitchen painted backsplash

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NCS S 5540-G10Y kidsroom interior, children's room

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What are NCS S 5540-G10Y undertones?

S 5540-G10Y is a deep, soft forest green. The HEX sample leans green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.

HEX value:

#02522F

RGB code:

2, 82, 47

Is NCS S 5540-G10Y cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 154° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark green falls clearly in the cool range.

S 5540-G10Y HSL code: 154, 95%, 16%

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 5540-G10Y

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 5540-G10Y:

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 5540-G10Y

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 5540-G10Y with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 334, such as NCS and S 1040-R10B.

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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	#02522f
RGB Decimal	2, 82, 47
RGB Percent	0.78%, 32.16%, 18.43%
HSV	Hue: 154° Saturation: 97.56% Value: 32.16%
HSL	hsl(154, 95, 16)
CMYK	Cyan: 97.56 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 42.68 Key: 67.84
YIQ	Y: 54.09 I: -36.425 Q: -27.815
XYZ	X: 3.555 Y: 6.252 Z: 3.708
CIE Lab	L:30.04 a:-31.236 b:14.553
CIE Luv	L:30.04 u:-26.062 v:19.707
Decimal	152111
Hunter Lab	25.005, -18.38, 8.711