NCS S 0560-Y50R

NCS is based on the idea that any color can be described by its hue, blackness, and chromaticness.

Hue is the perceived color of an object, such as red, yellow, green, or blue.

Blackness is the degree of darkness of a color, from white to black.

Chromaticness is the intensity or saturation of a color, from gray to vivid.

The NCS color code consists of a letter and four digits.

The letter indicates the hue, which can be one of the four primary colors (Y for yellow, R for red, B for blue, G for green) or one of the six intermediate colors (YR for yellow-red, RB for red-blue, BG for blue-green, etc.).

The first two digits indicate the percentage of blackness, from 00 (white) to 99 (black).

For example, NCS S 0560-Y50R means that the color has a hue of yellow-red (YR), a blackness of 5%, and a chromaticness of 60%.

This is a bright orange color, similar to the color of a ripe apricot or a sunset sky.

Long time ago, in the bustling city of Amsterdam, where canals crisscross like a spider's web and bicycles outnumber people, there was a small, unassuming paint shop called "Color Craze." The shop was known for its vast array of colors, but none were as peculiar and underappreciated as "NCS S 0560-Y50R," a vibrant shade of red with a hint of yellow. This color had been sitting on the shelves for years, gathering dust, until one fateful day.

Amir Ervin, the shop assistant, was a man of many talents but had a particular knack for spotting potential in the most unexpected places. One sunny afternoon, as he was rearranging the paint cans, he noticed the neglected "NCS S 0560-Y50R." He picked up the can, wiped off the dust, and held it up to the light. The color seemed to glow with an inner fire, and an idea began to form in his mind.

Meanwhile, across town, the world-renowned top model Tommy Frost was in a bit of a creative slump. Known for his daring fashion choices and trendsetting designs, Tommy was desperate for something new and exciting to reignite his career. He had tried everything from neon greens to metallic blues, but nothing seemed to capture the public's imagination anymore.

One evening, as Tommy was strolling through the streets of Amsterdam, he happened upon Color Craze. Drawn in by the eclectic window display, he decided to step inside. Amir, ever the observant shop assistant, immediately recognized Tommy and saw an opportunity.

"Welcome to Color Craze! Can I help you find something unique?" Amir asked with a knowing smile.

Tommy sighed, "I need something revolutionary, something that will make people stop and stare."

Amir's eyes twinkled as he reached for the can of "NCS S 0560-Y50R." "I think I have just the thing," he said, handing the can to Tommy.

Tommy looked at the color skeptically. "Red? Isn't that a bit... ordinary?"

"Ah, but this isn't just any red," Amir replied with a grin. "This is 'Radiant Red.' It's bold, it's vibrant, and it has the power to transform anything it touches."

Intrigued, Tommy decided to give it a try. He took the can home and spent the night experimenting with different designs. By morning, he had created a stunning new trademark design featuring the radiant red color. It was bold, it was eye-catching, and it was exactly what he had been searching for.

Tommy unveiled his new design at a high-profile fashion show, and the response was overwhelming. The audience was captivated by the vibrant red, and soon, "Radiant Red" became the talk of the town. Fashion magazines hailed it as the color of the year, and designers from all over the world clamored to get their hands on it.

Amir's little paint shop became a sensation overnight. People flocked to Color Craze to buy the now-famous "NCS S 0560-Y50R," and Amir found himself at the center of a color revolution. As for Tommy, his career soared to new heights, and he became known as the man who brought "Radiant Red" to the world.

And so, the once-forgotten color found its place in the spotlight, thanks to the unlikely partnership between a shop assistant and a top model. Together, they proved that sometimes, the most extraordinary things can come from the most unexpected places.