Digital NCS representations are approximations and may differ from official samples.
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Daylight light
NCS Code
S 2010-Y
Color Name
Pale Straw
Family
neutral
HEX
#EDE5C8
RGB
rgb(237,229,200)
Blackness
20%
Chroma
10%
Whiteness
70%
Light straw yellow.
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.
Neutral Pairings
Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.
#F5F1ED
#E8E8E4
#F0F3F5
Undertone and finish guidance
Balanced neutral with restrained undertones. For S 2010-Y, undertones are typically moderate at this chromaticness level.
- Walls: Matte to eggshell for broad wall coverage.
- Cabinetry/trim: Satin for durability and controlled reflections.
- Interior note: Works as a base tone for full-home schemes and open-plan transitions.
What color is S 2010-Y?
S 2010-Y is a mid-light neutral tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.
This page provides digital values (#EDE5C8 / rgb(237,229,200)) 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
Stable on facades; pair with clear contrast trims for readability.
Do pair with
Avoid
Pairing suggestions
These suggestions help keep S 2010-Y balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.
Similar Colors
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Smart Palette Suggestions
Room-aware palettes generated from Pale Straw
Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion
#FFFFFF
#FDFAF0
#EDE8DC
#D4CCBC
#969696
Pure White
Light Warm White
Warm Light Gray
Warm Gray
Charcoal Light
Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest
#E8E8E8
#FFFDF5
#D4DDE8
#F2F5FA
Light Gray
Warm White
Pale Blue
Light Cool White
Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights
#DEC857
#EDE4D8
#B0CC80
#F5E89A
Wheat Gold
Stone White
Yellow Green
Soft Gold
Where to Buy
Order S 2010-Y from trusted paint suppliers
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