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NCS Code

S 3010-G50Y

Color Name

Sage Gray

Family

cool-neutral

HEX

#C2CDB8

RGB

rgb(194,205,184)

Blackness

30%

Chroma

10%

Whiteness

60%

Warm sage-gray blend.

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.

Mid-depth — creates warmth and intimacy; works beautifully in smaller spaces.

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 undertone with adaptable behavior across common interiors. For S 3010-G50Y, undertones are typically moderate 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 3010-G50Y?

S 3010-G50Y is a mid-light cool-neutral tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#C2CDB8 / rgb(194,205,184)) 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 3010-G50Y balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

neutral whitesnatural wooddark contrast details

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Sage Gray

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#D0E8A8

#E3E8E0

#889066

#526034

#2E3018

Pale Lime

Cool Light Gray

Olive Light

Olive Deep

Olive Black

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#E3E8E0

#5E78AA

#8095CC

Cool Light Gray

Slate Blue

French Blue

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#6E7E4A

#8E9E52

#BCCCBD

#AACCAA

Olive Mid

Chartreuse Soft

Eucalyptus Mist

Celery

Where to Buy

Order S 3010-G50Y from trusted paint suppliers

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