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# NCS S 4040-G70Y — `#86843f` —  Color Preview  | Time Paints

![NCS S 4040-G70Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/image-NCS%20S%204040-G70Y)

Highly effective on feature walls and in sunlit spaces, the robust saturation of NCS S 4040-G70Y delivers the immediate visual impact of a true statement color.

##  Color Harmonies 
###  Monochromatic 
-  [NCS S 6530-G50Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_6530-G50Y)  — `#484f23`  -  [NCS S 4040-G60Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4040-G60Y)  — `#828541`  -  [NCS S 2030-G70Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_2030-G70Y)  — `#bcbc79`  
###  Complementary 
-  [NCS S 4040-R60B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4040-R60B)  — `#665087`  -  [NCS S 4040-R50B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4040-R50B)  — `#754a7d`  -  [NCS S 5040-R60B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_5040-R60B)  — `#452e68`  
###  Analogous 
-  [NCS S 4040-G50Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4040-G50Y)  — `#778140`  -  [NCS S 4040-G40Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4040-G40Y)  — `#6c8043`  -  [NCS S 5030-G90Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_5030-G90Y)  — `#84733c`  
###  Split Complementary 
-  [NCS S 4040-R40B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4040-R40B)  — `#844774`  -  [NCS S 4040-R30B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4040-R30B)  — `#894164`  -  [NCS S 4050-R60B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4050-R60B)  — `#4c367d`  



##  Common Questions About This Color 
### How does the NCS S 4040-G70Y shade appear in different lighting?

Highly effective on feature walls and in sunlit spaces, the robust saturation of NCS S 4040-G70Y delivers the immediate visual impact of a true statement color.

### What rooms work best with NCS S 4040-G70Y paint?

Guaranteeing a confident, entirely memorable first impression, NCS S 4040-G70Y is a spectacular specification for commercial accent walls and high-end reception areas.
Making a bold, deeply grounded design statement, contemporary bespoke kitchens frequently utilize NCS S 4040-G70Y on lower cabinetry or monolithic island units.

### How does NCS S 4040-G70Y paint affect the ambiance of a space?

Particularly effective in creative studios and educational spaces, NCS S 4040-G70Y is heavily associated with intellectual energy and forward-thinking, dynamic environments.

### What is the best color scheme to pair with NCS S 4040-G70Y?

To achieve a harmonious, layered scheme, introduce NCS S 4040-G70Y alongside burnt umber accents and soft, warm-white ceiling tones.
Warm, yellow-based hues like NCS S 4040-G70Y perform spectacularly alongside bleached wood veneers and matte, warm-grey architectural tiling.

### What surface preparation is needed before applying NCS S 4040-G70Y?

Because mid-tones are highly susceptible to metamerism (color shifting under artificial light), viewing a painted sample of NCS S 4040-G70Y in the room at night is essential.
Always allow each coat of NCS S 4040-G70Y to cure completely before assessing its true coverage and depth, as wet paint consistently reads much darker than the final, dried result.


##  Alternative Names 
Marsh Grass, Evening Green, FERN LEAF, Luau Green, Olive Moss


##  Discover More Colors 
- [NCS S 0510-G60Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%200510-G60Y) — `#eaedd1`
- [NCS S 3040-R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%203040-R) — `#b56468`
- [ST-1010](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-ST-1010) — `#948672`
- [NCS S 4040-B20G](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%204040-B20G) — `#007787`
- [GR-0774](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-GR-0774) — `#60716E`
- [NCS S 3060-Y40R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%203060-Y40R) — `#b96428`
- [OR-0322](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-OR-0322) — `#E5CBAF`
- [NCS S 2570-Y60R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%202570-Y60R) — `#bb4a12`
- [E-5167](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-E-5167) — `#d8e4de`
- [NCS S 1030-Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%201030-Y) — `#e6d086`
- [GR-0668](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-GR-0668) — `#97B48E`
- [GR-0306](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-GR-0306) — `#CAE8CA`
- [YL-0412](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-YL-0412) — `#91867D`

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