NCS Reds Medium Moderate Red 4020-R

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Reds

4020-R

Medium Moderate Red

Reds

4020-R

Medium Moderate Red

Embracing Energy with Medium Moderate Medium Moderate Red

Medium Moderate Red is stimulating, energetic, and bold. It increases excitement and appetite - making Medium Moderate Red ideal for spaces where you entertain or dine - but should be balanced to avoid overwhelming the senses.

Explore Medium Moderate Red - part of the REDS colour family - an excellent choice with Dining areas, accent walls, creative studios..

Recommended for:

Dining areas, accent walls, creative studios

Benefits:

Inspires passion, conversation, and appetite.

Design tips:

Use on a feature wall to energize without overpowering.
Dimmer switches help control intensity for evenings.

Best finishes:

Eggshell walls
Satin for dining areas

Works well with:

Frequently Asked Questions

About Medium Moderate Red 4020-R

Medium Moderate Red (4020-R) is a mid-tone, warm shade from NCS, with an LRV of roughly 16. 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: #A15E62
RGB: 161, 94, 98
LRV (approx.): 16
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.