NCS S 0505-G20Y
| Code: | S 0505-G20Y |
| Name: | |
| Brand: | NCS |
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What color is NCS S 0505-G20Y?
Let’s dive into a full S 0505-G20Y paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful S 0505-G20Y. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are NCS S 0505-G20Y undertones?
S 0505-G20Y has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#E7EDE3
RGB code:
231, 237, 227
Is NCS S 0505-G20Y cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 96°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S 0505-G20Y HSL code: 96, 22%, 91%
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.
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How light temperature affects S 0505-G20Y
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with NCS S 0505-G20Y:
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 0505-G20Y with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 276, such as NCS .
S 0505-G20Y
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e7ede3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 231, 237, 227 | |
| RGB Percent | 90.59%, 92.94%, 89.02% | |
NCS S 0505-G20Y
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