Tikkurila Forget me not H353

Code:H353
Name:Forget me not
Brand:Tikkurila

What color is Tikkurila Forget me not?

Elevate your space with Tikkurila's H353 Forget me not, a soothing and inviting shade for any room in your home. This soft blue hue, also known as Forget me not, effortlessly brings a sense of calm and tranquility to your living space. Pair Tikkurila's H353 with complementary tones such as H329 Pure Elegance and H457 Crystal for a harmonious color scheme. Whether used as an accent or a main color, this versatile shade adds a touch of serenity to your interior decor. Experiment with Tikkurila's Forget me not to create a refreshing and timeless ambiance in your home.

Tikkurila Forget me not reviews (5 photos)

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What are Tikkurila Forget me not undertones?

Forget me not has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#B4C7E0

RGB code:

180, 199, 224

Is Tikkurila Forget me not H353 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 214° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

H353 Forget me not HSL code: 214, 42%, 79%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Forget me not

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Forget me not:

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Forget me not with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 34, such as Tikkurila Toffee and Expance.

LRV of Forget me not

Forget me not has an LRV of 55.26% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 55.26%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#B4C7E0Copy color code
RGB Decimal180, 199, 224Copy color code
RGB Percent70.59%, 78.04%, 87.84%Copy color code
HSVHue: 214° Saturation: 19.64% Value: 87.84%Copy color code
HSLhsl(214, 42, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 19.64 Magenta: 11.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16Copy color code
YIQY: 196.169 I: -19.356 Q: 3.761Copy color code
XYZX: 52.696 Y: 55.931 Z: 78.52Copy color code
CIE LabL:79.574 a:-1.203 b:-14.568Copy color code
CIE LuvL:79.574 u:-11.219 v:-22.521Copy color code
Decimal11847648Copy color code
Hunter Lab74.787, -5.103, -9.899Copy color code
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