NCS S 6502-Y50R
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- S 6502-Y50R for bedroom (6 photos)
- S 6502-Y50R for living room (8 photos)
- NCS S 6502-Y50R for bathroom (7 photos)
- NCS S 6502-Y50R on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- NCS S 6502-Y50R reviews (8 photos)
- What are NCS S 6502-Y50R undertones?
- Is S 6502-Y50R cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on S 6502-Y50R
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | S 6502-Y50R |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
What color is NCS S 6502-Y50R?
Let's dive into a full S 6502-Y50R paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 6502-Y50R. 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-Y50R 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-Y50R 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-Y50R 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-Y50R 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-Y50R 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-Y50R undertones?
S 6502-Y50R is a midtone, very muted earthy, slightly muddy brown. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-orange. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
107, 101, 95
Is NCS S 6502-Y50R cool or warm?
With a hue of 30°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S 6502-Y50R HSL code: 30, 6%, 40%
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-Y50R
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-Y50R:
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 6502-Y50R
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-Y50R with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, 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 | #6b655f |
| RGB Decimal | 107, 101, 95 |
| RGB Percent | 41.96%, 39.61%, 37.25% |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 11.21% Value: 41.96% |
| HSL | hsl(30, 6, 40) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.61 Yellow: 11.21 Key: 58.04 |
| YIQ | Y: 102.11 I: 5.503 Q: -0.598 |
| XYZ | X: 12.782 Y: 13.26 Z: 12.709 |
| CIE Lab | L:43.152 a:1.205 b:4.243 |
| CIE Luv | L:43.152 u:3.836 v:5.264 |
| Decimal | 7038303 |
| Hunter Lab | 36.414, -1.065, 4.796 |
Color equivalents
S 6502-Y
NCS

CSP-90
Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
PPU24-03
Chinchilla
Behr
S 6502-Y20R
NCS

95YR 16/038
Rubble Road
Dulux
RAL 7039
Quartz grey
RAL Classic

RAL 850-5
RAL Effect

SW 7047
Porpoise
Sherwin Williams

SW 9599
Limestone
Sherwin Williams
50YR 13/032
Vintage Smoke
Dulux
N360-6
Patio Stone
Behr
1477
Deep Creek
Benjamin Moore
PPU24-04
Burnished Pewter
Behr

118
Dark Lead Colour
Little Greene

1470
Bear Creek
Benjamin Moore
SW 6005
Folkstone
Sherwin Williams

53YY 15/038
Wild Mushroom
Dulux
S 6502-Y80R
NCS

10964
Smoked Oak
Jotun



