NCS S 2040-R10B
What color is NCS S 2040-R10B?
This color can be described as follows:
The first number 2040 indicates the blackness and chromaticness of the color, which is the degree of departure from the nearest achromatic color (white, gray, or black).
It has a chromaticness of 40%, meaning that it is 40% away from the nearest achromatic color.The letter R stands for red, which is the hue of the color, or the dominant wavelength that determines its basic impression.
The hue is followed by a number that indicates the nuance of the color, which is the proportion of the second dominant hue in relation to the first one.
In this case, the color has a nuance of 10%, meaning that it contains 10% of blue in red.NCS S 2040-R10B has a HEX code of #D26F7F, which means that it has 210 units of red, 111 units of green, and 127 units of blue in the RGB color model.
This color also has a HSL code of 350, 47, 82, which means that it has a hue angle of 350 degrees, a saturation of 47%, and a lightness of 82% in the HSL color model.
Example of the palette with the NCS S 2040-R10B color
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The Blue Revolution: A Tale of Marc Chen and Vivienne Stewart
Marc Chen was a man of precision. His days were spent in a garage filled with the scent of motor oil and the hum of engines. He had an eye for detail, ensuring every car that left his service was in pristine condition. But Marc had a secret passion - colors. He was fascinated by the myriad shades and hues that could transform the mundane into the extraordinary. His favorite color was an unusual shade of blue, known as "NCS S 2040-R10B." It was a vibrant, almost electric blue with a hint of red, giving it a unique depth and character.
Vivienne Stewart, on the other hand, lived in a world of words. Her apartment was a chaotic symphony of books, papers, and half-finished manuscripts. She was always on the lookout for inspiration, something that would spark her next great story. One day, while walking past Marc's garage, she noticed a car painted in that striking blue. Intrigued, she walked in and struck up a conversation with Marc.
"That color," she said, pointing to the car, "it's mesmerizing. What's it called?"
Marc smiled, pleased that someone else appreciated his favorite shade. "It's NCS S 2040-R10B. I call it 'Electric Midnight.'"
Vivienne's eyes lit up. "Electric Midnight... I love it! You know, I think this color could be the key to my next story."
And so, an unlikely friendship was born. Marc and Vivienne began meeting regularly, discussing colors, stories, and everything in between. One day, Vivienne had a wild idea. "Marc, what if we took this color and used it in fashion? Imagine clothes that capture the essence of Electric Midnight!"
Marc laughed. "I'm a car service worker, not a fashion designer."
"But you have an eye for detail and a passion for colors. I have the words to tell the story. Together, we can create something extraordinary."
Inspired by Vivienne's enthusiasm, Marc agreed. They started small, experimenting with fabrics and designs in Marc's garage. Vivienne wrote stories about their creations, weaving tales of adventure and mystery around the color Electric Midnight. They decided to showcase their work at a local fashion show, calling their collection "The Blue Revolution."
The night of the fashion show arrived, and the audience was abuzz with curiosity. As the models walked down the runway, draped in Electric Midnight, the crowd was captivated. The color seemed to shimmer and change with the light, creating an almost magical effect. Vivienne's stories, narrated in the background, added an extra layer of enchantment.
The collection was a hit. Fashion critics praised the innovative use of color and the storytelling element. Marc and Vivienne became the talk of the town, their unlikely partnership celebrated as a perfect blend of precision and creativity.
Their success didn't stop there. They continued to collaborate, pushing the boundaries of fashion and storytelling. Electric Midnight became a symbol of their journey, a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary ideas come from the most unexpected places.
And so, the Blue Revolution began, led by a car service worker and a writer, proving that with passion and creativity, anything is possible.