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NCS Code

S 4040-R

Color Name

Burgundy Mid

Family

red

HEX

#7A2030

RGB

rgb(122,32,48)

Blackness

40%

Chroma

40%

Whiteness

20%

Rich burgundy.

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 expressive undertone with strong focal potential. For S 4040-R, undertones are typically pronounced at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte to avoid over-reflection in bold hues.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin for durability on smaller high-impact surfaces.
  • Interior note: Best in controlled doses: feature walls, alcoves, and statement elements.

What color is S 4040-R?

S 4040-R is a mid-depth red tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#7A2030 / rgb(122,32,48)) 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

Works for front-door accents and selected trim areas.

Do pair with

soft beige upholsteryoak wood grainsdark bronze fixtures

Avoid

full-room high saturationlarge reflective gloss finishes

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 4040-R balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

charcoal detailssoft beige upholsterylight oak furniture

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Burgundy Mid

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#CC4B57

#A03040

#882050

#6E1E28

#4A101E

Warm Red

Deep Rose Red

Raspberry

Wine Red

Deep Crimson

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#7A4862

#D98A94

#28784A

#4A8460

Deep Mauve

Dusty Rose

Emerald

Fern Green

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#882050

#9E5040

#A03040

Raspberry

Rust

Deep Rose Red

Where to Buy

Order S 4040-R from trusted paint suppliers

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