NCS Browns Medium Dark Orange 6010-Y30R

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Browns

6010-Y30R

Medium Dark Orange

Browns

6010-Y30R

Medium Dark Orange

Bring Nature Home with Medium Dark Orange

Medium Dark Orange colors draw on earth tones and bring warmth and security to a space. They feel comforting, stable, and rooted, and pair beautifully with natural materials and textures.

Explore Medium Dark Orange - part of the BROWNS colour family - an excellent choice with Living rooms, dens, reading nooks..

Recommended for:

Living rooms, dens, reading nooks

Benefits:

Grounds the space, creates comfort, aligns with rustic or classic décor.

Design tips:

Keep ceilings and trims light to prevent heaviness.
Combine with natural fibers for a grounded look.

Best finishes:

Eggshell walls
Semi‑gloss trims

Works well with:

Frequently Asked Questions

About Medium Dark Orange 6010-Y30R

Medium Dark Orange (6010-Y30R) is a deep, warm shade from NCS, with an LRV of roughly 13. A deep colour like this needs plenty of light around it. Use it on one wall, or on wooden doors and window frames. Because it leans warm, it suits bedrooms and family rooms, especially with warm white bulbs.

HEX: #6B6459
RGB: 107, 100, 89
LRV (approx.): 13
Tone: deep, warm

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About NCS

NCS (Natural Color System) is a scientifically based color system used globally for precise color definition, communication, and matching across all industries.

Science-Based Color System

The Natural Color System (NCS) is built on how the human eye perceives color, making it intuitive and universally applicable. Developed in Sweden and adopted worldwide, NCS describes colors based on their resemblance to six elementary colors: white, black, yellow, red, blue, and green.

Extensive Color Range

NCS offers over 1,950 standardized shades spanning Greys, Blues, Greens, Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Purples, Pinks, and Browns. Each color is defined by a unique notation (e.g., NCS S 2020-B10G), ensuring exact specification and matching across paints, textiles, plastics, and digital media.

Universal Application

NCS is used by designers, architects, and manufacturers worldwide for interior design, product development, and industrial applications. Its logical structure allows seamless communication between creative professionals and manufacturers, ensuring vision becomes reality without color discrepancies.

Precision & Consistency

Every NCS color is defined by its blackness, chromaticness, and hue, creating a three-dimensional color space that's scientifically accurate. This precision ensures the same NCS code produces identical colors whether specified in paint, fabric, or digital design software.

Professional Standard

NCS is the go-to system for high-stakes projects requiring exact color coordination across multiple materials and suppliers. From luxury hotels to corporate branding, NCS delivers the accuracy, reliability, and international recognition that professionals demand.