NCS S 8000-N

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NCS S 8000-N on kitchen cabinets (7 photos)
S 8000-N for exterior (7 photos)
NCS S 8000-N reviews (13 photos)
What are NCS S 8000-N undertones?
Is S 8000-N cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on S 8000-N
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S 8000-N
Name:
Brand:	NCS

What color is NCS S 8000-N?

Step into a space painted in a sophisticated Arctic White NCS S8000N and instantly feel a sense of tranquility wash over you. This timeless color choice is perfect for creating a calming oasis in any room it graces, from a serene bedroom to a crisp and clean bathroom. Arctic White lends itself beautifully to modern interiors, adding a touch of elegance and purity to the space. Embrace the simplicity and sophistication of NCS S8000N in your home for a fresh and airy feel that will never go out of style.

NCS S 8000-N on kitchen cabinets (7 photos)

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

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NCS S 8000-N kitchen cabinets paint review

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S 8000-N for exterior (7 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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NCS S 8000-N reviews (13 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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NCS S 8000-N painted cabinets color review

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What are NCS S 8000-N undertones?

S 8000-N is a deep, near-neutral near-black. 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:

#403F3D

RGB code:

64, 63, 61

Is NCS S 8000-N cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 40°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

S 8000-N HSL code: 40, 2%, 25%

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 8000-N

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

Sunrise

Morning

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Afternoon

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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 8000-N:

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 8000-N

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 8000-N with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as NCS and S 1001-B.

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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	#403f3d
RGB Decimal	64, 63, 61
RGB Percent	25.10%, 24.71%, 23.92%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 4.69% Value: 25.1%
HSL	hsl(40, 2, 25)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.56 Yellow: 4.69 Key: 74.9
YIQ	Y: 63.071 I: 1.239 Q: -0.411
XYZ	X: 4.734 Y: 4.982 Z: 5.126
CIE Lab	L:26.683 a:-0.016 b:1.376
CIE Luv	L:26.683 u:0.631 v:1.537
Decimal	4210493
Hunter Lab	22.32, -1.202, 2.008