Forget‐Me‐Not 6824 is a purple paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #716998, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #716998 · 6824
Forget‐Me‐Not
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Forget‐Me‐Not Technical Profile
HEX Code#716998
RGB113, 105, 152
Estimated LRV15.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Forget‐Me‐Not
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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
Digital 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
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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 purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Purple Grapes by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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