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.
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What are Tikkurila Forget me not undertones?
The undertone of Forget me not can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#B4C7E0
RGB code:
180, 199, 224
Is Tikkurila Forget me not H353 cool or warm?
With a hue of 214° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Tikkurila Forget me not:
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 light. Why LRV is important?
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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #B4C7E0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 180, 199, 224 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.59%, 78.04%, 87.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 214° Saturation: 19.64% Value: 87.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(214, 42, 79) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 19.64 Magenta: 11.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 196.169 I: -19.356 Q: 3.761 | |
| XYZ | X: 52.696 Y: 55.931 Z: 78.52 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.574 a:-1.203 b:-14.568 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.574 u:-11.219 v:-22.521 | |
| Decimal | 11847648 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.787, -5.103, -9.899 |
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