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# NCS S 5000-N — `#878685` —  Color Preview  | Time Paints

![NCS S 5000-N](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/image-NCS%20S%205000-N)

Characterized by a soft, low-saturation profile, NCS S 5000-N is a mid-tone grey that adds substance and weight to walls without introducing color temperature conflicts.

##  Color Harmonies 
###  Monochromatic 
-  [NCS S 7500-N](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_7500-N)  — `#51504f`  -  [NCS S 4500-N](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4500-N)  — `#8f8e8d`  -  [NCS S 2000-N](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_2000-N)  — `#c8c6c4`  
###  Complementary 
-  [NCS S 4502-B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4502-B)  — `#898c90`  -  [NCS S 5005-R80B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_5005-R80B)  — `#7b7f85`  -  [NCS S 4502-G](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4502-G)  — `#8b8f8d`  
###  Analogous 
-  [NCS S 4500-N](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4500-N)  — `#8f8e8d`  -  [NCS S 5500-N](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_5500-N)  — `#7e7c79`  -  [NCS S 4502-R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4502-R)  — `#938c8d`  
###  Split Complementary 
-  [NCS S 4502-B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4502-B)  — `#898c90`  -  [NCS S 4502-G](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_4502-G)  — `#8b8f8d`  -  [NCS S 5005-R80B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS_S_5005-R80B)  — `#7b7f85`  



##  Common Questions About This Color 
### How does NCS S 5000-N paint look on interior walls?

Characterized by a soft, low-saturation profile, NCS S 5000-N is a mid-tone grey that adds substance and weight to walls without introducing color temperature conflicts.

### Where should you use NCS S 5000-N paint in your home?

When color-drenched with NCS S 5000-N, private sitting rooms and home libraries instantly gain an enveloping sense of quiet, bespoke formality.
To masterfully counteract flat, cool light and introduce a tangible sense of warmth and dimension, specify NCS S 5000-N for notoriously difficult north-facing rooms.
Remaining profoundly professional while promoting deep focus, the grounded, highly sophisticated tone of NCS S 5000-N is a brilliant specification for home offices and studies.

### How does painting a room NCS S 5000-N impact its vibe?

Projecting immense stability and composure, NCS S 5000-N offers a highly dependable, sophisticated backdrop that elevates both heritage and contemporary furnishings.

### How do you coordinate room decor with NCS S 5000-N walls?

When leading a highly curated monochromatic scheme, NCS S 5000-N shines brightest when supported by slightly lighter and darker tints of its exact hue.
For a high-contrast pairing pulsating with strong visual energy, boldly introduce NCS S 5000-N directly alongside its complementary color on the wheel.

### Are there any special techniques for painting a wall NCS S 5000-N?

When specifying NCS S 5000-N for exterior masonry or woodwork, insist on a highly durable, elastomeric formula to protect the pigment against harsh weather and surface movement.
To guarantee razor-sharp edges and a remarkably consistent field finish, always cut in NCS S 5000-N meticulously by brush before rolling the larger wall areas.


##  Alternative Names 
Falcon Gray, Mole Grey, SUAVE, Gray Shingle, Cinder


##  Discover More Colors 
- [NCS S 1502-G](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%201502-G) — `#cdcfcc`
- [B-2121](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-B-2121) — `#efe1cb`
- [RD-0346](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-RD-0346) — `#C5BCBD`
- [NCS S 7010-Y10R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%207010-Y10R) — `#645441`
- [A-1197](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1197) — `#c9c8bf`
- [NCS S 1505-Y50R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%201505-Y50R) — `#daccbf`
- [GR-0358](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-GR-0358) — `#86B836`
- [NCS S 0540-Y20R](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%200540-Y20R) — `#ffcf78`
- [OR-0506](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-OR-0506) — `#D9C4BA`
- [NCS S 0510-R90B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%200510-R90B) — `#dae8f0`
- [OR-0654](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-OR-0654) — `#7D736F`
- [GR-0558](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-GR-0558) — `#0e755d`
- [NCS S 5020-G90Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%205020-G90Y) — `#857853`

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