Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Medieval |
| SKU | 1263 |
| Hex | #696DB0 |
| RGB | 105, 109, 176 |
| HSL | 237°, 31%, 55% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Kompozit Medieval
With an LRV of 17, 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 by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Medieval within Kompozit'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.
Kompozit 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 Kompozit 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Statice 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sentimental 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medieval swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Medieval
The closest Hirshfield's 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 lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Medieval and you'll get the same color. See the full Medieval swatch →