Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Medieval Forest |
| SKU | PPG1230-7 |
| Hex | #007E6B |
| RGB | 0, 126, 107 |
| HSL | 171°, 100%, 25% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Medieval Forest
With an LRV of 16, Medieval Forest is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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 Forest works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Medieval Forest within Glidden'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 #007E6B in HSL space. Pair Medieval Forest 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.
Glidden Medieval Forest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Medieval Forest 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 Glidden PPG1230-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Maxi Teal (SW 6769), is clearly different (ΔE 10.02). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Maxi Teal swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Behr's nearest match is Emperor&Apos;S Silk (T16-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval Forest without repainting risk. See the full Emperor&Apos;S Silk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Medieval Forest
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Medieval Forest is Lawn Green (2045-20) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lawn Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Medieval Forest
At Valspar, the closest color to Medieval Forest is Elegant Silk (5010-7) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.7 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elegant Silk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Medieval Forest
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Medieval Forest is Medieval Forest (PPG1230-7). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Medieval Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Medieval Forest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Medieval Forest. The nearest is Willow Lane (230-6DB) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Willow Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval Forest
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Deep Blue Ocean (HGSW 1321), is clearly different (ΔE 10.02). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Deep Blue Ocean swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Medieval Forest. The nearest is Emerald Pool (DE5699) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emerald Pool swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Aspen Leaf (JG-71), is clearly different (ΔE 7.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Aspen Leaf swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Vardo (NO. 288), is clearly different (ΔE 11.85). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Vardo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Aquadazzle (0718), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Aquadazzle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Blue Winged Teal (H0086), is clearly different (ΔE 5.49). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Blue Winged Teal swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Fresh Water (R076), is clearly different (ΔE 16.64). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Fresh Water swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Medieval Forest
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Blueberry (BD26), is clearly different (ΔE 18.71). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Blueberry swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Sublime (PNT100-DP-45), is clearly different (ΔE 18.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Sublime swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT), is clearly different (ΔE 21.8). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Medieval Forest. The nearest is Florence (FLORENCE) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Florence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 21.99). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 24.42). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Medieval Forest
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval Forest — the nearest deck color, Atmosphere (0689), is clearly different (ΔE 8.93). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1230-7 instead. See the full Atmosphere swatch →