NCS S 3040-B20G - Teal
NCS S 3040-B20G (Teal) is an NCS color with a HEX approximation of #008080, RGB 0, 128, 128, and CMYK 100/0/0/50. It has 30% blackness and 40% chromaticness with hue B20G. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is 6140 C (Delta E 1.16), and its closest NCS neighbor is S 3040-B30G (Dark Cyan).
About NCS S 3040-B20G
NCS S 3040-B20G 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) · 30% blackness · 40% chromaticness · hue B20G.
Like every NCS code, S 3040-B20G is defined by a physical paint swatch in the NCS Color Atlas, not by a digital value. The HEX approximation #008080 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 3040-B20G is 6140 C (#007D7E), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.16. This is a very close match suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Closest NCS neighbors
These NCS codes are perceptually closest to S 3040-B20G, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family differ by Delta E 2-8 typically - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where NCS S 3040-B20G is used
NCS S 3040-B20G is typically specified in marine and coastal architecture, swimming pool surrounds, and modern industrial finishes. Its teal tone makes it appropriate wherever a technical, industrial, or nature-referencing palette is wanted. Before specifying NCS S 3040-B20G 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 3040-B20G in HEX?
NCS S 3040-B20G (Teal) has a HEX approximation of #008080. 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; #008080 is close to every commonly-cited reference.
What does NCS S 3040-B20G mean?
The code breaks down as: S (Standard), 30% blackness, 40% chromaticness, hue B20G. 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 B20G 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 3040-B20G?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated match to NCS S 3040-B20G is 6140 C (#007D7E), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.16. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
What NCS color is closest to NCS S 3040-B20G?
The closest NCS neighbors to S 3040-B20G are S 3040-B30G (Dark Cyan, Delta E 4.0), S 3020-G (Sea Green, Delta E 18.1), S 5000-N (Deep Grey, Delta E 21.7). Codes within the same family typically differ by Delta E 2-8 - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where is NCS S 3040-B20G commonly used?
NCS S 3040-B20G is typically used in marine and coastal architecture, swimming pool surrounds, and modern industrial finishes. Its teal tone makes it appropriate wherever a technical, industrial, or nature-referencing palette is wanted. Before specifying NCS S 3040-B20G for a production run, verify against a physical NCS color fan - the same code looks meaningfully different in different finishes.