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NCS Code

S 1010-B

Color Name

Spa Blue

Family

blue

HEX

#F0F5F9

RGB

rgb(240, 245, 249)

Blackness

0%

Chroma

0%

Whiteness

100%

Light serene blue, perfect spa atmosphere

Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Creates an enveloping sense of space that shapes how a room feels from the moment you enter.

Best Rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways

Design Tip: Pair with natural materials — linen, wood, stone — to bring out the color's true warmth or coolness.

Very light — visually expands space and maximises reflected light.

Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.

Quick Usage Tips

  • Excellent for ceilings — keeps rooms feeling open and airy.
  • Works as a neutral base — pairs well with almost any accent color.

Neutral Pairings

Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Cool undertone with calming visual temperature. For S 1010-B, undertones are typically subtle at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte or eggshell to soften glare.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin to keep edges crisp.
  • Interior note: Best for bedrooms, studies, and calm social spaces.

What color is S 1010-B?

S 1010-B is a very light blue tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#F0F5F9 / rgb(240, 245, 249)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.

Lighting behavior

  • North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
  • In low natural light, it stays readable without feeling too heavy.
  • Warm evening light keeps it soft and muted with gentle undertones.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Performs well on shutters and accents; watch overcooling on north facades.

Do pair with

sand-beige textileswhitewashed woodsoft brass accents

Avoid

overly cool LED temperaturesadjacent saturated blues of similar value

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 1010-B balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

sand-beige fabricswhitewashed woodgraphite details

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Spa Blue

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#F5F8FF

#F2F5FA

#D4DDE8

#BDCCD9

Cool White

Light Cool White

Pale Blue

Muted Blue Gray

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#F2F5FA

#F5F8FF

#FDFAF0

#FFFFFF

Light Cool White

Cool White

Light Warm White

Pure White

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#AAC8F0

#EFF5F7

#B8C8F0

#B8DEFF

Powder Blue

Arctic White

Periwinkle Light

Sky Blue

Where to Buy

Order S 1010-B from trusted paint suppliers

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