What is the HEX code for NCS S 0505-Y40R?

The hexadecimal color code for NCS S 0505-Y40R undertone is #fcebd9 .

What is the RGB code of NCS S 0505-Y40R?

RGB code is 252, 235, 217 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is NCS S 0505-Y40R cool or warm?

NCS S 0505-Y40R is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are NCS S 0505-Y40R undertones?

Red is NCS S 0505-Y40R undertone color.

Code:	S 0505-Y40R
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Brand:	NCS

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What color is NCS S 0505-Y40R?

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What are NCS S 0505-Y40R undertones?

S 0505-Y40R has a clear red 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:

#FCEBD9

RGB code:

252, 235, 217

Is NCS S 0505-Y40R cool or warm?

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cool

At 31° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

S 0505-Y40R HSL code: 31, 85%, 92%

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-Y40R

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 Red shade looks under different lighting: