NCS S 6030-G50Y vs. NCS S 5040-G30Y

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. NCS S 6030-G50Y leans towards yellow hues, while NCS S 5040-G30Y is green.
NCS S 6030-G50Y and NCS S 5040-G30Y have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with NCS S 6030-G50Y being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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NCS S 6030-G50Y vs. NCS S 5040-G30Y
Technical color comparison for NCS S 6030-G50Y and NCS S 5040-G30Y
NCS S 6030-G50YNCS S 5040-G30Y
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
71°yellow100°green
Saturation
36%33%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
26%30%lighter
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
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CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
36.01839.938looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
7.63
Temperature
WarmCool
Preview S 6030-G50Y and S 5040-G30Y side by side in different rooms

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

Color comparisons featuring NCS S 6030-G50Y