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NCS Code

S 1040-Y90R

Color Name

Warm White Cabinet

Family

white

HEX

#FFFBF5

RGB

rgb(255, 251, 245)

Blackness

0%

Chroma

0%

Whiteness

100%

Creamy white, timeless kitchen standard

Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Anchors the room with a grounded, considered aesthetic — cabinets set the visual weight of a kitchen or bathroom.

Best Rooms: Kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms

Design Tip: Contrast with a lighter wall color to give the space visual depth and prevent heaviness.

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

Balanced undertone with adaptable behavior across common interiors. For S 1040-Y90R, undertones are typically subtle at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte to eggshell depending on traffic.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin on high-contact surfaces.
  • Interior note: Use as a controlled base tone with textured materials.

What color is S 1040-Y90R?

S 1040-Y90R is a very light white tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#FFFBF5 / rgb(255, 251, 245)) 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

Test in morning and evening light before large-area use.

Do pair with

neutral trimsnatural woodone dark metal accent

Avoid

multiple competing saturated colorsunbalanced low-light schemes

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 1040-Y90R balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

neutral whitesnatural wooddark contrast details

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Warm White Cabinet

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#FFCCD5

#CC4B57

#A03040

Pale Pink

Warm Red

Deep Rose Red

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#F5C0B0

#FFCCD5

#A0DCC8

#C0F0D4

Soft Coral

Pale Pink

Seafoam

Pale Mint

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#CC4B57

#F5B5C8

#D08040

#FFCCD5

Warm Red

Rose Pink

Pumpkin

Pale Pink

Where to Buy

Order S 1040-Y90R from trusted paint suppliers

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