NCS S 6010-G30Y
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| Code: | S 6010-G30Y |
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| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 6010-G30Y?
Let's dive into a full S 6010-G30Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 6010-G30Y. 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 6010-G30Y for exterior (3 photos)
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What are NCS S 6010-G30Y undertones?
S 6010-G30Y is a midtone, very muted muted olive. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-green bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-green. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.
HEX value:
RGB code:
96, 107, 91
Is NCS S 6010-G30Y cool or warm?
With a hue of 101°, this dark green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S 6010-G30Y HSL code: 101, 8%, 39%
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 6010-G30Y
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 green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 6010-G30Y:
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 6010-G30Y
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 6010-G30Y with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 281, such as NCS and S 5020-R50B.
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 | #606b5b |
| RGB Decimal | 96, 107, 91 |
| RGB Percent | 37.65%, 41.96%, 35.69% |
| HSV | Hue: 101° Saturation: 14.95% Value: 41.96% |
| HSL | hsl(101, 8, 39) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 10.28 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 14.95 Key: 58.04 |
| YIQ | Y: 101.887 I: -1.413 Q: -7.306 |
| XYZ | X: 11.969 Y: 13.757 Z: 11.92 |
| CIE Lab | L:43.883 a:-7.497 b:7.572 |
| CIE Luv | L:43.883 u:-5.369 v:10.816 |
| Decimal | 6318939 |
| Hunter Lab | 37.091, -7.307, 6.91 |
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