Forget‐Me‐Not 6824 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #716998, LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Spire from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #716998 · 6824
Forget‐Me‐Not
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Forget‐Me‐Not Technical Profile
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Forget‐Me‐Not in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forget‐Me‐Not in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsForget‐Me‐Not
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPurple Spire
Purple Spire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Grapes
PPG
Nearly identical
Purple Spire
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mystical Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Violet Vixen
Behr
Very similar
Sentimental
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Frenzy
Valspar
Visible difference
Gemmed
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Seduction
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forget‐Me‐Not
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forget‐Me‐Not
#716998
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forget‐Me‐Not
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forget‐Me‐Not Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Forget‐Me‐Not — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forget‐Me‐Not have?
Forget‐Me‐Not by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forget‐Me‐Not in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forget‐Me‐Not from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forget‐Me‐Not are Purple Spire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Grapes by PPG (a near-identical match), Purple Spire by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Forget‐Me‐Not's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Forget‐Me‐Not?
Forget‐Me‐Not has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Forget‐Me‐Not's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.