NCS Colour Codes — Natural Colour System Reference

Browse the Natural Colour System (NCS) with 1,950 standardised colours used in architecture, interior design and the Scandinavian building standard. Search by NCS notation or hue family to find HEX, RGB and CMYK values with Pantone, RAL and Indian paint equivalents.

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All Yellow (Y) Red (R) Blue (B) Green (G) Neutral
SwatchNCS CodeNameHEXHue Family
S 0300-N Near White #F0EDE6 Neutral
S 0500-N White Grey #E8E4DD Neutral
S 0502-Y Warm White #EAE6DA Neutral
S 0505-Y Pale Warm White #EFECDF Yellow
S 0510-B Pale Ice Blue #E2CCE8 Blue
S 0510-B10G Pale Aqua Blue #E0D0EA Blue
S 0510-B20G Soft Cyan Blue #DED2EA Blue-green
S 0510-B30G Pale Teal Blue #DCD4EA Blue-green
S 0510-B40G Soft Sea Blue #DAD6EA Blue-green
S 0510-B50G Pale Turquoise #D8D8E8 Blue-green
S 0510-B60G Soft Aquamarine #D6DAE6 Blue-green
S 0510-B70G Pale Seafoam #D4DCE4 Blue-green
S 0510-B80G Soft Mint Blue #D2DDE2 Blue-green
S 0510-B90G Pale Mint #D0DEE0 Green
S 0510-G Pale Green #CEE0DE Green
S 0510-G10Y Pale Spring Green #D0E0DA Green
S 0510-G20Y Pale Lime Green #D2E0D6 Green
S 0510-G30Y Soft Yellow Green #D4E0D2 Green-yellow
S 0510-G40Y Pale Chartreuse #D6E0CE Green-yellow
S 0510-G50Y Pale Yellow Lime #D8E0CA Green-yellow
S 0510-G60Y Pale Green Gold #DAE0C6 Green-yellow
S 0510-G70Y Pale Lime Gold #DCE0C2 Green-yellow
S 0510-G80Y Pale Gold Green #DEE0BE Green-yellow
S 0510-G90Y Pale Yellow Green Gold #E0E0BA Green-yellow
S 0510-R Light Blush Pink #F0CEAE Red
S 0510-R10B Pale Rose #EFD0BC Red
S 0510-R20B Soft Mauve Pink #EECCBE Red-blue
S 0510-R30B Pale Lilac Pink #EECAC0 Red-blue
S 0510-R40B Soft Lavender Pink #EECAC2 Red-blue
S 0510-R50B Pale Orchid #ECCAC6 Red-blue
S 0510-R60B Soft Violet #EACACE Red-blue
S 0510-R70B Pale Hyacinth #E8CAD4 Red-blue
S 0510-R80B Soft Blue Violet #E6CADC Blue
S 0510-R90B Pale Periwinkle #E4CAE2 Blue
S 0510-Y Light Cream Yellow #EDE8CF Yellow
S 0510-Y10R Cream Peach #F0E6CE Yellow-red
S 0510-Y20R Warm Cream #F0E4CB Yellow-red
S 0510-Y30R Warm Peach Cream #F0E2C6 Yellow-red
S 0510-Y40R Light Salmon Cream #F0E0C2 Yellow-red
S 0510-Y50R Light Apricot #F0DCC0 Yellow-red
S 0510-Y60R Warm Blush #F0D8BC Yellow-red
S 0510-Y70R Light Peach #F0D6B8 Yellow-red
S 0510-Y80R Warm Pink Peach #F0D4B4 Yellow-red
S 0510-Y90R Light Rose Cream #F0D2B0 Yellow-red
S 0520-B Light Ice Blue #DAB6E0 Blue
S 0520-B10G Light Aqua Blue #D6BAE2 Blue
S 0520-B20G Light Cyan Blue #D4BEE2 Blue-green
S 0520-B30G Light Teal Blue #D2C2E2 Blue-green
S 0520-B40G Light Sea Blue #D0C6E0 Blue-green
S 0520-B50G Light Turquoise #CECAE0 Blue-green
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About the Natural Colour System (NCS)

The Natural Colour System (NCS) is a perceptual colour model developed in Sweden, based on how humans naturally perceive colour. Unlike Pantone or RAL which are ink or pigment catalogues, NCS describes colours by their visual attributes: blackness, chromaticness and hue. The system contains 1,950 standardised colours and is the reference standard in Sweden, Norway, Spain and South Africa, with widespread use in architecture and interior design globally.

NCS notation follows a logical pattern. For example, NCS S 1050-Y90R describes a colour with 10% blackness, 50% chromaticness and a hue 90% from Yellow towards Red (essentially a vivid red-orange). This perceptual logic makes NCS particularly useful for architects and interior designers who need to communicate colour intent clearly. Our database maps every NCS shade to its nearest Pantone, RAL and HEX equivalents and matches it to Indian paint shades from Asian Paints, Berger, Nerolac and Dulux.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Natural Colour System (NCS)?
NCS is a perceptual colour system developed in Sweden based on how humans see colour. It describes colours using three attributes: blackness, chromaticness and hue. The system contains 1,950 standardised colours and is widely used in architecture and interior design.
How do I read NCS colour notation?
NCS notation follows the format S BBCC-HNN. S marks the second edition. BB is blackness (00-99), CC is chromaticness (00-99), H is the hue quadrant (Y, R, B, G) and NN is the percentage towards the next hue. For example, S 2030-R90B means 20% blackness, 30% chromaticness and a hue 90% from Red towards Blue.
How do I convert NCS to HEX or RGB?
Search for any NCS code above and click through to its detail page. The HEX and RGB equivalents are displayed with a one-click copy button. Note that digital values are approximations since NCS is a perceptual system.
Can I find Indian paint equivalents for NCS colours?
Yes. Every NCS detail page on Color.Codes.in shows the closest matching shades from Asian Paints, Berger, Nerolac and other Indian brands, ranked by CIE Delta-E accuracy score.
What is the difference between NCS and RAL?
NCS is a perceptual system that describes how colours look to the human eye, while RAL is a catalogue of specific pigment formulations. NCS is preferred in architecture and design for communicating colour intent. RAL is preferred in industrial coating and manufacturing for exact colour reproduction.