NCS S 5040-Y80R

NCS S 5040-Y80R means that this color has 50% blackness, 40% chromaticness, and a hue that is 80% yellow and 20% red.
The letter S stands for the standard collection of NCS colors.

NCS S 5040-Y80R is a dark, warm, and saturated color that can be described as a deep brick red or a burnt sienna.
It has the RGB values of R: 108 G: 19 B: 17 and the HEX code of #6C1311.
It can be used for architectural coatings, such as polyester gloss, semigloss or matt finish, or for colour samples, such as refill chips or A4, A6, or A9 sizes.

Far-far away, in the bustling city of Chromapolis, where colors ruled the skyline and every building was a testament to the artistry of industrial design, there was a peculiar shop nestled between towering skyscrapers. This shop, known as "The Spectrum Emporium," was famed for its rare and exotic hues. The shop assistant, Nexia Arrow, was a vibrant personality with an eye for the extraordinary. Her favorite color was the enigmatic "NCS S 5040-Y80R," a deep, rich crimson that seemed to pulse with energy.

One sunny afternoon, as Nexia was arranging a new display of color swatches, the doorbell chimed, and in walked Igor Buffalo, a renowned writer known for his eccentric stories and even more eccentric fashion sense. Igor was on a quest for inspiration for his next novel, and he believed that the perfect color could spark his creativity.

"Nexia, my dear! I need something unusual, something that screams adventure and mystery," Igor declared, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

Nexia smiled, her fingers dancing over the swatches until she found the one she was looking for. "Igor, have you ever heard of NCS S 5040-Y80R?"

Igor raised an eyebrow. "Sounds like a secret code. What is it?"

"It's a color, but not just any color. It's a crimson so deep and vibrant that it seems almost alive. It's been used in some of the most innovative industrial designs, and it has a story of its own," Nexia explained, handing him the swatch.

Intrigued, Igor took the swatch and examined it closely. The color seemed to shift and shimmer in the light, as if it held secrets waiting to be uncovered. "Tell me more," he urged.

Nexia leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Legend has it that this color was discovered by an alchemist who was trying to create a potion for eternal life. Instead, he ended up with this mesmerizing hue. It was first used in the design of a revolutionary airship, the Crimson Voyager, which could travel faster than any other vessel of its time. The ship's hull was painted entirely in NCS S 5040-Y80R, and it was said that the color gave it an almost magical ability to cut through the air."

Igor's imagination was already running wild. "An airship, you say? And what happened to it?"

"Ah, that's where the mystery deepens," Nexia continued. "The Crimson Voyager disappeared on its maiden voyage, never to be seen again. Some say it was lost in a storm, others believe it found a portal to another dimension. But the color remained, and it has been used in various industrial designs ever since, each time bringing a touch of the extraordinary."

Igor was captivated. "I must see this color in action. Do you have any examples?"

Nexia nodded and led him to the back of the shop, where a collection of industrial designs awaited. There was a sleek, crimson motorcycle that looked like it could outrun the wind, a set of futuristic furniture that seemed to defy gravity, and even a prototype of a new kind of energy-efficient building material that glowed with a soft, crimson light.

"This is incredible," Igor breathed. "I can see why this color is so special. It's not just a hue; it's an experience."

Nexia smiled. "Exactly. And now, it's your turn to bring its story to life."

With a newfound sense of purpose, Igor left the shop, his mind buzzing with ideas. He spent the next few weeks writing feverishly, crafting a tale of adventure, mystery, and the magical properties of NCS S 5040-Y80R. His novel, "The Crimson Conundrum," became an instant bestseller, captivating readers with its blend of industrial design and fantastical elements.

And so, the legend of NCS S 5040-Y80R continued to grow, thanks to the creative minds of Nexia Arrow and Igor Buffalo. In Chromapolis, the color became a symbol of innovation and imagination, a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary stories can be found in the most unexpected places.