NCS S 2050-R30B - Deep Rose
NCS S 2050-R30B (Deep Rose) is an NCS color with a HEX approximation of #DC143C, RGB 220, 20, 60, and CMYK 0/91/73/14. It has 20% blackness and 50% chromaticness with hue R30B. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 199 C (Delta E 2.57), and its closest NCS neighbor is S 1080-R20B (Crimson).
About NCS S 2050-R30B
NCS S 2050-R30B is part of the Natural Color System, a perceptual color notation system developed in Sweden and widely used across Scandinavia and Northern Europe for architectural paint specifications. The code reads as: S (Standard) · 20% blackness · 50% chromaticness · hue R30B.
Like every NCS code, S 2050-R30B is defined by a physical paint swatch in the NCS Color Atlas, not by a digital value. The HEX approximation #DC143C is the most commonly-published translation, but physical NCS swatches are the only authoritative source. The full NCS Atlas contains roughly 1,950 codes; our reference covers 50 benchmark codes.
Closest Pantone match
The closest Pantone Solid Coated color to NCS S 2050-R30B is 199 C (#D50032), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.57. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest NCS neighbors
These NCS codes are perceptually closest to S 2050-R30B, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where NCS S 2050-R30B is used
NCS S 2050-R30B is typically specified in Nordic falu-red buildings, fire equipment, emergency signage, and high-visibility elements. Its red tone makes it appropriate wherever a high-visibility, safety-critical, or attention-catching palette is wanted. Before specifying NCS S 2050-R30B for a production run, verify the color against a physical NCS color fan under the actual lighting conditions and finish (matte, semi-gloss, gloss) that will be used - the same code looks meaningfully different across finishes.
Frequently asked questions
What is NCS S 2050-R30B in HEX?
NCS S 2050-R30B (Deep Rose) has a HEX approximation of #DC143C. This is the widely-published mid-range value - NCS is a perceptual color notation system, not a digital one, so any HEX representation is a translation rather than a definition. Different published sources disagree by 2-5% for the same NCS code; #DC143C is close to every commonly-cited reference.
What does NCS S 2050-R30B mean?
The code breaks down as: S (Standard), 20% blackness, 50% chromaticness, hue R30B. Blackness measures how much black the color contains relative to pure white (0%) and pure black (100%). Chromaticness measures how saturated the color is relative to a neutral gray at the same blackness. Hue R30B specifies the position on the NCS perceptual color wheel - with Y for yellow, R for red, B for blue, G for green, or N for neutral.
What Pantone color is closest to NCS S 2050-R30B?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to NCS S 2050-R30B is 199 C (#D50032), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 2.57. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What NCS color is closest to NCS S 2050-R30B?
The closest NCS neighbors to S 2050-R30B are S 1080-R20B (Crimson, Delta E 7.1), S 1080-R (Pure Red, Delta E 13.8), S 4010-Y90R (Sienna, Delta E 18.1). Codes within the same family typically differ by Delta E 2-8 - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where is NCS S 2050-R30B commonly used?
NCS S 2050-R30B is typically used in Nordic falu-red buildings, fire equipment, emergency signage, and high-visibility elements. Its red tone makes it appropriate wherever a high-visibility, safety-critical, or attention-catching palette is wanted. Before specifying NCS S 2050-R30B for a production run, verify against a physical NCS color fan - the same code looks meaningfully different in different finishes.