Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Medieval |
| SKU | 1263 |
| Hex | #7273B3 |
| RGB | 114, 115, 179 |
| HSL | 239°, 30%, 57% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Diamond Vogel Medieval
With an LRV of 19, Medieval is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Medieval works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Behr
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Medieval within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7273B3 in HSL space. Pair Medieval with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Diamond Vogel Medieval Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Medieval from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Medieval
Behr's nearest match is Purple Statice (650F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval without repainting risk. See the full Purple Statice swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Medieval
At Kompozit, the closest color to Medieval is Wind Star (1270) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wind Star swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is Gentian (SW 6817) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentian swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Medieval
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is Sentimental (DEFD02) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sentimental swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Medieval
Valspar has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is Simply Purple (4004-10B) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21.1 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simply Purple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Medieval
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is King's Robe (PPG1245-6) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full King's Robe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Medieval
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Fanciful Violet (142-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.4). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 instead. See the full Fanciful Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Medieval
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Waterdrop (CC-902), is clearly different (ΔE 6.91). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 instead. See the full Waterdrop swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Medieval
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 7.58). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Medieval
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Moody Blue (C2-763), is clearly different (ΔE 7.93). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 instead. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Medieval
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 12.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Medieval
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Hyperlink (PNT100-MD-41), is clearly different (ΔE 14.02). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 instead. See the full Hyperlink swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Medieval
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Pashmina Plum (JG-100), is clearly different (ΔE 18.4). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1263 instead. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →