Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Medieval |
| SKU | 1263 |
| Hex | #696DB0 |
| RGB | 105, 109, 176 |
| HSL | 237°, 31%, 55% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Medieval
With an LRV of 20, 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
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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Medieval within Hirshfield's'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 #696DB0 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.
Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's 1263 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Medieval is Gentian (SW 6817) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentian swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Medieval
At Behr, the closest color to Medieval is Purple Statice (650F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Statice 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 6.62). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Waterdrop swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Medieval
Valspar has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is Blue Batik (V074-5) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Batik swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Medieval
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is King's Robe (PPG1245-6) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full King's Robe swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Medieval
Glidden has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is Dusty Violet (90BB 19/267) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Medieval
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is Indi-Blue (141-6DB) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indi-Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Medieval is Lavender Fields (HGSW 1402) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Fields swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Medieval
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Medieval. The nearest is Sentimental (DEFD02) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sentimental swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Medieval
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Blue Skies (JG-85), is clearly different (ΔE 15.45). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Blue Skies 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 6.87). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Medieval
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Medieval is Medieval (1263) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medieval swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Medieval
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Evening Tide (R088), is clearly different (ΔE 10.71). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Evening Tide 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 8.5). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Moody Blue 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 12.75). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Hyperlink swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Medieval
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Carmine (CARMINE), is clearly different (ΔE 19.82). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Carmine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Medieval
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.9). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Greek 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 11.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Medieval
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Medieval — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 10.72). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1263 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Medieval
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Medieval is Medieval (1263). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 20). If Kompozit is your counter, order Medieval and you'll get the same color. See the full Medieval swatch →