
S 3005-G20Y
S 3005-G20Y is a versatile paint color from NCS. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 11 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#a7aca5
LRV
40.40
S 3005-G20Y in Real Rooms
S 3005-G20Y has a medium-high LRV of 40.4 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
3 Living Room Photos
S 3005-G20Y provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

S 3005-G20Y living room accent wall
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NCS S 3005-G20Y living room accent wall
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NCS S 3005-G20Y living room color
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4 Bedroom Photos
Pairing S 3005-G20Y with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

NCS S 3005-G20Y bedroom inspo
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NCS S 3005-G20Y bedroom review
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NCS S 3005-G20Y bedroom paint review
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NCS S 3005-G20Y bedroom interior
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4 Misc Photos
Note how S 3005-G20Y is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

NCS S 3005-G20Y nursery color-block
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NCS S 3005-G20Y wall paint makeover
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NCS S 3005-G20Y kids' room paint
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NCS S 3005-G20Y wall paint paint
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