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Sherwin Williams Forget‐Me‐Not SW6824

Forget‐Me‐Not

Sherwin Williams

SW6824

About Forget‐Me‐Not by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 15.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #716998

RGB: 113, 105, 152

Hue250°

Saturation19%

Lightness50%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Forget‐Me‐Not from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Forget‐Me‐Not looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Forget‐Me‐Not SW6824 a warm or cool color?
Forget‐Me‐Not by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Forget‐Me‐Not?
Forget‐Me‐Not sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 250°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Forget‐Me‐Not?
Brightness is about 16%. Saturation is around 19%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 50%. Hue is close to 250°. The hex value is #716998. The RGB value is 113, 105, 152.
Is Forget‐Me‐Not better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Forget‐Me‐Not has brightness around 16%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Forget‐Me‐Not?
You can match Forget‐Me‐Not with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Forget‐Me‐Not work best in a home?
Forget‐Me‐Not works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Forget‐Me‐Not compare to a pure white paint?
Forget‐Me‐Not is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Forget‐Me‐Not in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Forget‐Me‐Not in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Forget‐Me‐Not. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Forget‐Me‐Not. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.