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NCS Code

S 5030-R

Color Name

Wine Red

Family

red

HEX

#6E1E28

RGB

rgb(110,30,40)

Blackness

50%

Chroma

30%

Whiteness

20%

Deep wine red.

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.

Deep, high-blackness — adds drama and gravitas; best used on feature walls or in well-lit rooms.

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.
  • Consider using on one wall only; large areas of dark color need ample lighting.

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 5030-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 5030-R?

S 5030-R is a deep red tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#6E1E28 / rgb(110,30,40)) 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 5030-R balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

charcoal detailssoft beige upholsterylight oak furniture

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Wine Red

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#BD6E78

#7A2030

#7A4428

#4A101E

#2C0E14

Muted Rose

Burgundy Mid

Sienna

Deep Crimson

Deep Garnet

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#4A101E

#BD6E78

#264E3A

#386850

Deep Crimson

Muted Rose

Forest Deep

Forest Mid

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#7A2030

#283E6E

#7A4428

Burgundy Mid

Deep Navy

Sienna

Where to Buy

Order S 5030-R from trusted paint suppliers

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