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# NCS S 3502-R — `#a7a2a0` —  Color Preview  | Time Paints

![NCS S 3502-R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/image-NCS%20S%203502-R)

When rooms require definitive architectural framing and tonal weight, the considered depth of NCS S 3502-R offers complete design neutrality.

** Light reflectance : 37.** A balanced shade that suits most interior walls and looks its best in natural light.

##  Color Harmonies 
###  Monochromatic 
-  [M-0113](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-M-0113)  — `#6d6a69`  -  [NCS S 3005-Y80R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3005-Y80R)  — `#b7a8a1`  -  [NCS S 0502-R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_0502-R)  — `#f1e9e6`  
###  Complementary 
-  [NCS S 3005-B80G](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3005-B80G)  — `#a0aba7`  -  [NCS S 3502-G](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3502-G)  — `#9ea19f`  -  [NCS S 3502-B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3502-B)  — `#9da1a1`  
###  Analogous 
-  [NCS S 3500-N](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3500-N)  — `#a8a5a3`  -  [NCS S 3502-Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3502-Y)  — `#a7a39b`  -  [NCS S 3005-R20B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3005-R20B)  — `#b4a8aa`  
###  Split Complementary 
-  [NCS S 3005-G20Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3005-G20Y)  — `#a7ada5`  -  [NCS S 3502-B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3502-B)  — `#9da1a1`  -  [NCS S 3005-R80B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_3005-R80B)  — `#a6acb1`  



##  Common Questions About This Color 
### How does the NCS S 3502-R shade appear in different lighting?

When rooms require definitive architectural framing and tonal weight, the considered depth of NCS S 3502-R offers complete design neutrality.

### What rooms work best with NCS S 3502-R paint?

Creating a beautifully composed, mature sleeping environment, NCS S 3502-R performs impeccably in master suites and adult-oriented bedrooms.
In rooms boasting soaring ceilings or vast proportions, the considered presence of NCS S 3502-R on accent walls adds crucial visual weight and architectural definition.

### How does NCS S 3502-R paint affect the ambiance of a space?

Projecting immense stability and composure, NCS S 3502-R offers a highly dependable, sophisticated backdrop that elevates both heritage and contemporary furnishings.

### What is the best color scheme to pair with NCS S 3502-R?

Providing crucial stability in complex, multi-color rooms, NCS S 3502-R resolves beautifully with nearly all premium neutrals and mid-tones.
Positioned as a professional designer’s default, the grey undertone of NCS S 3502-R is universally expected to perform—and it consistently does.

### What surface preparation is needed before applying NCS S 3502-R?

To unlock its absolute maximum depth and richness, NCS S 3502-R should be applied in two meticulous coats over a tinted undercoat matched to its approximate color value.
Offering excellent cleanability for high-traffic rooms, a premium mid-sheen finish spectacularly enhances the pigment density and warmth of NCS S 3502-R.

### What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of NCS S 3502-R?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV), which indicates the percentage of light reflected by this color, is 37; higher values brighten and visually expand a space, while lower values add depth and warmth. A balanced shade that suits most interior walls and looks its best in natural light.


##  Alternative Names 
Metropolis, Gatehouse, HEALING LAVENDER, Proper Gray, Soho Loft


##  Discover More Colors 
- [NCS S 0550-Y40R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%200550-Y40R) — `#ffaa63`
- [H-7004](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-H-7004) — `#e8e9ed`
- [NCS S 4030-R10B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%204030-R10B) — `#995e67`
- [NCS S 1502-R50B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%201502-R50B) — `#d1ced0`
- [VT-0076](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-VT-0076) — `#745971`
- [OR-0228](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-OR-0228) — `#EBC7B6`
- [NCS S 1010-Y90R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%201010-Y90R) — `#ebd1cb`
- [GR-0906](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-GR-0906) — `#BEC4BC`
- [MG-0134](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-MG-0134) — `#966A77`
- [NCS S 3050-G20Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%203050-G20Y) — `#4f8f52`
- [N-1091](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-N-1091) — `#f0c086`
- [NCS S 0520-R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%200520-R) — `#f9c8c5`
- [D-4255](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-D-4255) — `#46a0b5`

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