NCS S 7502-B

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NCS S 7502-B on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
What are NCS S 7502-B undertones?
Is S 7502-B cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on S 7502-B
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S 7502-B
Name:
Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 7502-B?

Color NCS S 7502-B, a soft and versatile shade of gray, adds a modern touch to any interior space. This neutral hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites like NCS S0500-N and warm tones such as NCS Y60R. For a more sophisticated look, combine NCS S 7502-B with rich navy blues like NCS S8010-R90B or earthy greens like NCS S 6010-G30Y. Whether used as a wall color, furniture accent, or decor element, NCS S 7502-B effortlessly complements a wide range of color palettes, making it a timeless choice for any design scheme.

NCS S 7502-B on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

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

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What are NCS S 7502-B undertones?

S 7502-B is a deep, 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:

#4B4C4E

RGB code:

75, 76, 78

Is NCS S 7502-B cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 220°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

S 7502-B HSL code: 220, 2%, 30%

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 7502-B

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 7502-B:

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 7502-B

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 7502-B with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 40, such as NCS and S 4005-Y50R.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#4b4c4e
RGB Decimal	75, 76, 78
RGB Percent	29.41%, 29.80%, 30.59%
HSV	Hue: 220° Saturation: 3.85% Value: 30.59%
HSL	hsl(220, 2, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.85 Magenta: 2.56 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 69.41
YIQ	Y: 75.929 I: -1.239 Q: 0.411
XYZ	X: 6.861 Y: 7.215 Z: 8.237
CIE Lab	L:32.291 a:0.035 b:-1.325
CIE Luv	L:32.291 u:-0.64 v:-1.613
Decimal	4934734
Hunter Lab	26.86, -1.412, 0.621