Digital NCS representations are approximations and may differ from official samples.
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Daylight light
NCS Code
S 2005-Y20R
Color Name
Stone White
Family
warm-neutral
HEX
#EDE4D8
RGB
rgb(237,228,216)
Blackness
20%
Chroma
5%
Whiteness
75%
Warm stone-tinted white.
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.
Light-to-mid tone — balances openness with a sense of warmth and definition.
Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.
Quick Usage Tips
- Ideal as a primary wall color throughout open-plan spaces.
- 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.
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#E8E8E4
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Undertone and finish guidance
Balanced undertone with adaptable behavior across common interiors. For S 2005-Y20R, 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 2005-Y20R?
S 2005-Y20R is a mid-light warm-neutral tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.
This page provides digital values (#EDE4D8 / rgb(237,228,216)) 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
Avoid
Pairing suggestions
These suggestions help keep S 2005-Y20R balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.
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Smart Palette Suggestions
Room-aware palettes generated from Stone White
Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion
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Cream
Pearl White
Warm Light Gray
Sand Beige
Drift Wood
Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest
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Light Gray
Cream
Pale Blue
Arctic White
Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights
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Golden Beige
Greige Light
Warm Light Gray
Warm Sand
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