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NCS S 4000-N
Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#A5A5A4RGB:
165, 165, 164CMYK:
0, 1, 3, 41HSL:
60°, 1%, 65%Closest colors:
in RGB:
Dark grayin PANTONE:
PANTONE 422in RAL Classic:
RAL 9006in RAL Design:
RAL 000 65 00in RAL Effect:
RAL 110-Min NCS:
NCS S 3005-R50B 2024-08-24 Snargl 02:12
What color is NCS S 4000-N?
NCS S 4000-N is a neutral gray color with a slight yellow hue.
It has no chromaticness, meaning it is not influenced by any other color than black and white.
In other words, it is a pure gray color with a low brightness.
In different color spaces, NCS S 4000-N can be represented as follows:
It can create a calm, elegant, and sophisticated atmosphere when used in combination with other colors.
It has no chromaticness, meaning it is not influenced by any other color than black and white.
In other words, it is a pure gray color with a low brightness.
In different color spaces, NCS S 4000-N can be represented as follows:
Hexadecimal: #A5A5A4
RGB: 165, 165, 164
CMYK: 0%, 1%, 3%, 41%
HSL: 60, 1, 65
It can create a calm, elegant, and sophisticated atmosphere when used in combination with other colors.
Example of the palette with the NCS S 4000-N color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
RAL Classic
RAL 6013
RAL 1017
RAL 8029
RAL 1037
RAL 9001
Funny stories about the 'NCS S 4000-N'
The Curious Case of NCS S 4000-N
Long time ago, in the bustling city of Fashionopolis, where style was as essential as oxygen, lived a student named Virgil Nova. Virgil was a passionate fashion design student at the prestigious Haute Couture Academy. His dream was to create a collection that would revolutionize the fashion world. However, there was one color that eluded him: NCS S 4000-N, a shade so enigmatic that it was rumored to hold the key to ultimate fashion enlightenment.
Virgil spent countless nights in his tiny apartment, surrounded by sketches, fabric swatches, and empty coffee cups. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't grasp the essence of NCS S 4000-N. It was a color that seemed to change with every glance, a chameleon of hues that defied definition.
One fateful evening, as Virgil was about to give up, he heard a knock on his door. It was Raphael Jacobs, the academy's cleaner. Raphael was a jovial man with a twinkle in his eye and a mop in his hand. He had seen Virgil's struggles and decided it was time to intervene.
"Evening, Virgil! Still wrestling with that elusive color, I see," Raphael said with a chuckle.
Virgil sighed. "Yes, Raphael. It's driving me mad. I just can't figure it out."
Raphael leaned on his mop and grinned. "You know, there's a story about that color. They say it was discovered by accident when a famous designer spilled coffee on a gray fabric. The stain created a unique shade that no one could replicate. They called it NCS S 4000-N."
Virgil's eyes widened. "Really? That's incredible! But how does that help me?"
Raphael winked. "Sometimes, the essence of a color isn't in its appearance but in its story. Maybe you need to create your own story for NCS S 4000-N."
Inspired by Raphael's words, Virgil decided to take a different approach. He began to experiment with different materials, textures, and even scents. He spilled coffee, tea, and even wine on various fabrics, hoping to capture the magic of NCS S 4000-N.
One day, as Virgil was working on his latest experiment, Raphael walked in with a tray of pastries. "Thought you could use a break," he said, setting the tray down.
Virgil smiled. "Thanks, Raphael. I think I'm getting closer. But I still can't quite capture it."
Raphael picked up a piece of fabric and examined it. "You know, Virgil, maybe you're trying too hard. Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them."
Just then, Raphael accidentally knocked over a bottle of ink, spilling it all over Virgil's latest creation. Virgil gasped in horror, but Raphael just laughed.
"Oops! Looks like I made a mess," Raphael said, trying to clean up the spill.
But as the ink spread across the fabric, something magical happened. The colors blended together, creating a shade that was both familiar and entirely new. It was NCS S 4000-N, but with a twist.
Virgil stared in awe. "Raphael, you did it! This is it! This is the essence of NCS S 4000-N!"
Raphael grinned. "Well, I'll be. Looks like my clumsiness finally paid off."
Virgil used the newly discovered shade in his collection, and it was an instant hit. Fashion critics and designers alike were captivated by the mysterious color and the story behind it. Virgil's collection became the talk of Fashionopolis, and he finally achieved his dream.
As for Raphael, he continued to clean the academy, but now with a newfound sense of pride. After all, he had played a crucial role in the discovery of the essence of NCS S 4000-N.
And so, in the world of high fashion, the curious case of NCS S 4000-N became a legend, reminding everyone that sometimes, the most extraordinary things happen when you least expect them.
Virgil spent countless nights in his tiny apartment, surrounded by sketches, fabric swatches, and empty coffee cups. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't grasp the essence of NCS S 4000-N. It was a color that seemed to change with every glance, a chameleon of hues that defied definition.
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One fateful evening, as Virgil was about to give up, he heard a knock on his door. It was Raphael Jacobs, the academy's cleaner. Raphael was a jovial man with a twinkle in his eye and a mop in his hand. He had seen Virgil's struggles and decided it was time to intervene.
"Evening, Virgil! Still wrestling with that elusive color, I see," Raphael said with a chuckle.
Virgil sighed. "Yes, Raphael. It's driving me mad. I just can't figure it out."
Raphael leaned on his mop and grinned. "You know, there's a story about that color. They say it was discovered by accident when a famous designer spilled coffee on a gray fabric. The stain created a unique shade that no one could replicate. They called it NCS S 4000-N."
Virgil's eyes widened. "Really? That's incredible! But how does that help me?"
Raphael winked. "Sometimes, the essence of a color isn't in its appearance but in its story. Maybe you need to create your own story for NCS S 4000-N."
Inspired by Raphael's words, Virgil decided to take a different approach. He began to experiment with different materials, textures, and even scents. He spilled coffee, tea, and even wine on various fabrics, hoping to capture the magic of NCS S 4000-N.
One day, as Virgil was working on his latest experiment, Raphael walked in with a tray of pastries. "Thought you could use a break," he said, setting the tray down.
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Virgil smiled. "Thanks, Raphael. I think I'm getting closer. But I still can't quite capture it."
Raphael picked up a piece of fabric and examined it. "You know, Virgil, maybe you're trying too hard. Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them."
Just then, Raphael accidentally knocked over a bottle of ink, spilling it all over Virgil's latest creation. Virgil gasped in horror, but Raphael just laughed.
"Oops! Looks like I made a mess," Raphael said, trying to clean up the spill.
But as the ink spread across the fabric, something magical happened. The colors blended together, creating a shade that was both familiar and entirely new. It was NCS S 4000-N, but with a twist.
Virgil stared in awe. "Raphael, you did it! This is it! This is the essence of NCS S 4000-N!"
Raphael grinned. "Well, I'll be. Looks like my clumsiness finally paid off."
Virgil used the newly discovered shade in his collection, and it was an instant hit. Fashion critics and designers alike were captivated by the mysterious color and the story behind it. Virgil's collection became the talk of Fashionopolis, and he finally achieved his dream.
As for Raphael, he continued to clean the academy, but now with a newfound sense of pride. After all, he had played a crucial role in the discovery of the essence of NCS S 4000-N.
And so, in the world of high fashion, the curious case of NCS S 4000-N became a legend, reminding everyone that sometimes, the most extraordinary things happen when you least expect them.
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