NCS Reds Medium Light Moderate Red Violet 3020-R10B
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Embracing Energy with Medium Light Moderate Medium Light Moderate Red Violet Violet
Medium Light Moderate Red Violet is stimulating, energetic, and bold. It increases excitement and appetite - making Medium Light Moderate Red Violet ideal for spaces where you entertain or dine - but should be balanced to avoid overwhelming the senses.
Explore Medium Light Moderate Red Violet - part of the REDS colour family - an excellent choice with Dining areas, accent walls, creative studios..
Dining areas, accent walls, creative studios
Inspires passion, conversation, and appetite.
- Use on a feature wall to energize without overpowering.
- Dimmer switches help control intensity for evenings.
- Eggshell walls
- Satin for dining areas
Frequently Asked Questions
About Medium Light Moderate Red Violet 3020-R10B
Medium Light Moderate Red Violet (3020-R10B) is a mid-tone, warm shade from NCS, with an LRV of roughly 24. Used on every wall it can make a small room feel tight. On a single wall behind a bed or sofa, it adds a lot of depth. Because it leans warm, it suits bedrooms and family rooms, especially with warm white bulbs.
- HEX
- #BC7079
- RGB
- 188, 112, 121
- LRV (approx.)
- 24
- Tone
- mid-tone, 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.