NCS S 6502-Y
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- S 6502-Y for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 6502-Y for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 6502-Y for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 6502-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 6502-Y reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 6502-Y undertones?
- Is S 6502-Y cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 6502-Y
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 6502-Y |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 6502-Y?
Let's dive into a full S 6502-Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 6502-Y. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
S 6502-Y for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.






S 6502-Y for living room (8 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space








NCS S 6502-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 grey real bathrooms.







NCS S 6502-Y on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.





NCS S 6502-Y reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 6502-Y undertones?
S 6502-Y is a midtone, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
105, 100, 94
Is NCS S 6502-Y cool or warm?
With a hue of 33°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S 6502-Y HSL code: 33, 6%, 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 6502-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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 6502-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
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 6502-Y with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as NCS and S 1001-B.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #69645e |
| RGB Decimal | 105, 100, 94 |
| RGB Percent | 41.18%, 39.22%, 36.86% |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 10.48% Value: 41.18% |
| HSL | hsl(33, 6, 39) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.76 Yellow: 10.48 Key: 58.82 |
| YIQ | Y: 100.811 I: 4.908 Q: -0.81 |
| XYZ | X: 12.403 Y: 12.926 Z: 12.428 |
| CIE Lab | L:42.651 a:0.801 b:4.106 |
| CIE Luv | L:42.651 u:3.238 v:5.139 |
| Decimal | 6906974 |
| Hunter Lab | 35.953, -1.338, 4.671 |
Color equivalents
S 6502-Y50R
NCS

S 6502-Y20R
NCS

PPU24-03
Chinchilla
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CSP-90
Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
RAL 7039
Quartz grey
RAL Classic

RAL 850-5
RAL Effect

SW 7047
Porpoise
Sherwin Williams

SW 9599
Limestone
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53YY 15/038
Wild Mushroom
Dulux
95YR 16/038
Rubble Road
Dulux
50YR 13/032
Vintage Smoke
Dulux
N360-6
Patio Stone
Behr
1477
Deep Creek
Benjamin Moore
RAL 850-M
RAL Effect

118
Dark Lead Colour
Little Greene

SW 9595
Braintree
Sherwin Williams
SW 9555
Storm Warning
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S 6502-Y80R
NCS

PPU24-04
Burnished Pewter
Behr

10964
Smoked Oak
Jotun



