NCS Reds Medium Vivid Red 4050-R

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Reds

4050-R

Medium Vivid Red

Reds

4050-R

Medium Vivid Red

Embracing Energy with Medium Vivid Medium Vivid Red

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

Explore Medium Vivid 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 Vivid Red 4050-R

Medium Vivid Red (4050-R) by NCS has an LRV of around 9, which puts it on the deep side. The undertone reads warm. This is a very dark shade. It looks best on one accent wall, or on doors, grills and trims. It has a warm base, so it goes nicely with teak or walnut furniture and soft yellow lighting.

HEX: #A12A31
RGB: 161, 42, 49
LRV (approx.): 9
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.