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NCS Code

S 4030-Y30R

Color Name

Oak Brown

Family

brown

HEX

#A06A3A

RGB

rgb(160,106,58)

Blackness

40%

Chroma

30%

Whiteness

30%

Natural oak brown.

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.

Elevated chromaticness gives this color a distinct personality that draws the eye.

Quick Usage Tips

  • Use as an accent wall or on a single surface for maximum impact.

Neutral Pairings

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

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Warm earthy undertone with stable, grounded character. For S 4030-Y30R, undertones are typically pronounced at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte on walls, eggshell in high-traffic halls.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin on cabinet fronts and trim.
  • Interior note: Suitable for cozy rooms, studies, and classic cabinetry.

What color is S 4030-Y30R?

S 4030-Y30R is a mid-depth brown tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#A06A3A / rgb(160,106,58)) 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 reads deeper and more dramatic.
  • Warm evening light amplifies its chroma, making undertones more visible.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Performs well on facades with stone and timber contexts.

Do pair with

cream trimstextured natural fabricsaged brass accents

Avoid

heavy low-light spaces without contrastflat dark floors plus dark walls

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 4030-Y30R balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

cream wallsaged brasstextured natural fabrics

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Oak Brown

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#D9A866

#C48A5A

#9A6040

#7E4E22

#5C3410

Amber

Warm Brown

Copper Brown

Chestnut

Dark Chocolate

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#AA7848

#E0C882

#2A6E7C

#3D8E9E

Caramel

Golden Beige

Deep Teal

Ocean Teal

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#886000

#904020

#526034

#B08020

Deep Ochre

Brick Red

Olive Deep

Mustard

Where to Buy

Order S 4030-Y30R from trusted paint suppliers

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