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Beiges, greiges and warm neutrals
Forgotten Sandstone
Forgotten Sandstone is a mid-tone, warm neutral color with a red or pink undertone. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 38.6, so it reflects roughly 39% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #AFA696 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 175, 166, 150 |
| HSL | 38°, 14%, 64% |
| Estimated LRV | 38.6 |
| Temperature | warm neutral |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 8.7:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
Reads as a clear color on the wall. Good for bedrooms, dining rooms, accent walls and rooms with good daylight. Pair with a lighter trim or ceiling to keep it from closing in.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light all day; a warm color like this one helps balance it.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Living rooms with good daylight
- Bedrooms
- Home offices
- Kitchen walls and islands
A 60-30-10 palette built on Forgotten Sandstone
White Beach
Forgotten Sandstone
Lost at Sea
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Lost at Sea#8D9CA7Analogous
Rooftop Garden#9EAD92Analogous
Creamed Caramel#B79C94Triadic
Stormy Bay#9AAFAFTriadic
Lavender Ash#9998A7Split complementary
Stormy Bay#9AAFAFTints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Forgotten Sandstone in real paint
Forgotten Sandstone is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.